Awards and Distinctions

Recognition of scientific excellence and technology transfer is a testament to the impact of NEMESYS Lab’s research. Below are the main awards and honors received by Dr. Gonzalo Murillo since 2013.

Gonzalo Murillo with the King and Queen of Spain at the National Research Awards ceremony — Dr. Gonzalo Murillo at the National Research Awards 2023 ceremony, presided by the King and Queen of Spain.

National and International Awards

National Research Award «Ángela Ruiz Robles» (2023): In the area of Technology Transfer. Awarded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation and presented by the King of Spain (2024).
Choiseul 100: Economic Leader of Tomorrow (2019, 2020): Selected twice as one of the 100 future leaders by the Choiseul Institute.
MIT Technology Review: Innovator under 35 Europe (2016): Named «Most Novel Innovator» in Europe for pioneering bioelectronic microdevices.
MIT Technology Review: Innovator under 35 Spain (2016).
Junior Leader Fellowship (2019): Awarded by Fundación «la Caixa» for excellence in research (Retaining call).
75 Most Brilliant Innovators in Spain (2018): Recognized by El Referente.

Gonzalo Murillo receives the National Research Award from the King of Spain — Receiving the National Research Award from King Felipe VI.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

CleanTech Camp Award (2017): KIC InnoEnergy, for the Energiot project.
Winner of Engega Program (2016): UAB Research Park.
Finalist: Premio Joven Relevante (2017): Círculo Ecuestre de Barcelona.
Finalist: Everis Awards (2017).
Finalist: EDF Pulse Awards (2017, 2021).
Finalist: IoT Innovators World Cup (2022).

Scientific Outreach and Photography

Scientific Photography Prize – FOTCIENCIA (2013, 2018): Recognized for excellence in scientific micrography.