Two University of Sydney researchers have been honoured at the 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, Australia’s annual celebration of excellence in science, for their pioneering contributions to clean energy and sustainable technologies.
Professor Anita Ho-Baillie, John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience in the School of Physics and Sydney Nano, received the Eureka Prize for Sustainability for her leadership in developing next-generation solar cells. Her work on perovskite solar technologies is opening new possibilities for affordable, efficient and flexible renewable energy.
“Solar energy will play a critical role in powering the world sustainably, and our research is about accelerating that future,” said Professor Ho-Baillie, a member of the University of Sydney Net Zero Institute. “It’s an honour to have this work recognised by the Eureka Prizes.”
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Professor Anita Ho-Baillie
Eureka Prize for Sustainability 2025
Professor Thomas Maschmeyer, from the School of Chemistry and Sydney Nano, received the Eureka Prize for Societal Impact for his influential research in sustainable chemistry. His innovations in advanced battery technology and plastic recycling are creating practical and commercial solutions at scale to some of the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges.
Professor Maschmeyer has been instrumental in the creation of two companies to commercialise his work.  is developing battery technology for the renewable energy future and  is transforming waste feedstock and plastics into biofuels for the circular economy.
“I’ve always believed chemistry can and should serve society,” said Professor Maschmeyer, also a member of the Net Zero Institute. “From energy storage to circular economies, I’m proud our research is contributing to real-world change.”
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Professor Thomas Maschmeyer
Eureka Prize for Societal Impact 2025
Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Julie Cairney, congratulated the winners.
“These awards highlight the extraordinary talent and impact of our researchers,” she said. “Professors Ho-Baillie and Maschmeyer are advancing technologies that will help us transition to a more sustainable future, and we are immensely proud of their achievements.”
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