Nikos Hadjichristidis, an Ibn Alhaytham Distinguished Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and of the American Chemical Society, Division of Polymer Chemistry. His notable career has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Hermann F. Mark Medal, the UK Macro Group Medal, the ACS National Award for Polymer Chemistry, the ACS Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers Award, and the International Award of the Japanese Society of Polymer Science.

 

At KAUST, Professor Hadjichristidis holds a distinguished position in the Physical Science and Engineering Division and directs the Polymer Synthesis Laboratory. His research specializes in the architectural design of complex macromolecules, as well as the development of innovative polymers for diverse applications including Circular Polymer Economy, demonstrating his leading role on the field of chemistry, internationally.