Dr.Norshahirah from Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group Selected to Participate in the Prestigious 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2022 (Chemistry)

Dr.Norshahirah Binti Mohamad Saidi from Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG), School of Engineering & Technology, has been selected as one of the 600 most qualified young scientists to participate in the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Chemistry) as a nominee of the Global Young Academy. Among the GYA nominees, Norshahirah is the only one from Malaysia. This prestigious meeting is held once a year, and around 40 Nobel Prize Laureates convene at Lindau, Germany, to meet the next generation of leading scientists worldwide, including undergraduate, postgraduate and early career researchers. For this year, the event is scheduled from 26th June to 1st July 2022. The programme will have activities such as keynotes and panel discussions intended to enact the sharing of experience and knowledge between Nobel Laureates and other young researchers.

Norshahirah is currently working as a research assistant, and her research focuses on developing new materials for energy storage applications. She looks forward to meeting the Nobel Laureates, especially Prof. John Goodenough, Prof Stanley Whittingham, and Dr Akira Yoshino, who developed lithium-ion batteries. She is very excited to discuss the current issues and views on the future energy application with them and other Laureates. At the same time, she looks forward to building a strong collaborative network with other young scientists by sharing knowledge and new research ideas.