The IIR received a record-breaking 37 applications from 15 countries for all of its awards. Among the winners are Yunho Hwang and Björn Palm, who are operating agents (project leaders) for Annexe 54 “Heat Pump Systems with Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants”, and the newly started Annex 64 “Safety measures for flammable refrigerants” within Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technology Collaboration (HPT TCP) by IEA.
Björn Palm (left) and Yunho Hwang (right)
Other winners include researchers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the field of refrigeration. The winners were selected by a panel of experts from the IIR and the scientific community.
The IIR Scientific Awards are highly regarded in the refrigeration industry and are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the winners. The awards recognize the importance of research and innovation in the field of refrigeration and encourage further advancements in the industry.
The winners of the IIR Scientific Awards 2023 are:
- Laura Fedele for the Women in Refrigeration Award
- Yunho Hwang for the Gustav Lorentzen Medal
- Björn Palm for the Medal for Science and Technology
- Piotr Domanski and Philippe Lebrun for the Medal of Merit.
The IIR Scientific Awards 2023 recognize the important work being done in the field of refrigeration and encourage further research and innovation. The winners are a testament to the dedication and hard work of researchers worldwide working to make the industry more sustainable and efficient.
Source:
https://iifiir.org/en/news/discover-the-winners-of-the-iir-scientific-awards-2023
https://refindustry.com/news/news-events/winners-of-the-iir-scientific-awards-2023/