Phillip Milner, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the 2026 Young Innovator Award from the Advanced Science open access journal. 

The award is given to scientists whose interdisciplinary approaches are bridging fields and accelerating the path from laboratory breakthrough to practical applications. Winners are selected based on the originality of their research, demonstrated impact potential and ability to work across traditional scientific boundaries, according to a statement from Advanced Science.

Twelve winners were selected from a competitive pool of 382 applicants across 52 countries.

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