Prize Winners

PhD in Physical Sciences. Director-General of the Centre for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research.

The jury for the Rei Jaume I New Technologies Prize, meeting in Valencia, has unanimously decided to award the 2009 prize to Mr Juan Antonio Rubio Rodríguez.

This is in recognition of his pioneering research and development work in the field of renewable energies, such as solar thermal energy, accelerator-controlled fission and the transmutation of nuclear waste, as well as his promotion of magnetic confinement fusion. Of particular note are his efforts in technology transfer and educational outreach to developing nations.