WCID Innovator honoured by Royal Society of Chemistry
Many congratulations to Dr Florence Huynh from White City Innovation District’s Polymateria, who has been honoured with a prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prize for contribution to scientific progress.
Dr Huynh has been been named winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Rising Star in Industry Prize in recognition of brilliance in research and innovation. Dr Huynh won the accolade for delivering solutions to global plastic pollution, progressing technical understanding of plastic biodegradation, and developing new methods for characterising microplastics in the environment.
As VP of innovations at Imperial College London spin-out Polymateria – based in Scale Space White City – Florence leads a team working on biotransformation technology, an innovative solution to tackle plastic pollution on land before it reaches the oceans. The technology is aimed at minimising the impact and harm of plastic that escapes into nature.
“I’m honoured and deeply grateful to receive this award. It’s wonderful recognition of the interdisciplinary work I’ve had the chance to pursue, and a testament to the incredible colleagues, mentors and collaborators who have inspired and supported me. This prize motivates me even more to continue bridging science and innovation to address urgent global challenges.”
Dr Florence Huynh, VP of Innovation, Polymateria