Two Empa researchers recognized for outstanding impact

Empa researcher Maksym Kovalenko has been on the Highly Cited Researchers list since 2018. Image: Empa

Maksym Kovalenko, who also holds a professorship for inorganic materials at ETH Zurich, focuses on developing novel nanoscale, thin-film, and bulk functional materials. The applications of these materials encompass light generation, radiation detection and energy storage. His research on luminescent perovskite quantum dots led to breakthroughs, for which he received numerous awards. This year, Kovalenko appears on the Clarivate list for the eighth time in a row.

For the third time on the Highly Cited Researchers list: Empa researcher Zhanyun Wang. Image: Empa

Zhanyun Wang is a scientist in Empa's Technology & Society laboratory. His research interests focus primarily on understanding the life cycles and risks of anthropogenic chemicals and materials in the technosphere and natural environment, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as well as plastics and chemicals therein. He is also interested in exploring novel and pragmatic solutions and strengthening the science-policy interface to advance the sound management of chemicals and waste towards a sustainable circular economy. Wang has been on the Clarivate list since 2023.