Prof. Marco Piccardo was awarded one of the 2026 University of Lisbon/Caixa Geral de Depósitos Scientific Prizes, in the field of Physics and Materials, a distinction granted to scientific work of high quality and impact. The award ceremony took place on 16 June 2026 at the Congress Centre of the Pavilhão de Portugal and underscores the University of Lisbon’s commitment to promoting scientific excellence and the production of knowledge with an impact on society.

List of awardees can be found here.