Svetlana Mintova: From Research Excellence to Olympic Flame

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Svetlana Mintova, eminent research director at the Catalysis and Spectrochemistry Laboratory (LCS), will carry the Olympic flame on Thursday May 30 in Calvados, a proud moment not only for our scientific community. This award symbolizes the perfect union of academic excellence and sporting spirit, embodied by a personality who has dedicated his life to materials science.

Exceptional Route

Svetlana Mintova is a leading figure in the world of scientific research, specializing in zeolites – microporous crystals with revolutionary applications. Since 1991, her career has been marked by success and recognition, including the prestigious Donald Breck Award in 2016, which underlines his outstanding contribution to understanding the mechanisms of zeolite formation.

Research impact

Her work is not limited to the theoretical; it has concrete repercussions on crucial issues such as climate change and the energy transition. The ZEOLighT project, awarded a prize by the European Research Council in April 2022, promises to revolutionize our approach to gas development, renewable energies and the reduction of CO2 emissions.

Applications that go beyond the frontiers of chemistry

By carrying the Olympic flame, Svetlana Mintova not only symbolizes the meeting of the worlds of science and sport; she is a source of inspiration for researchers, athletes and all those who dream of a better world. Her career is a perfect illustration of the importance of perseverance, innovation and commitment to scientific research in tackling the global challenges of our time.

More information here , and her page Svetlana Mintova.

Even more information : https://clear.cnrs.fr/mintova/