Iwińska Award – In Memory of Dr. Małgorzata Iwińska (1985–2024)
The ISGN-8 Conference proudly introduces the Iwińska Award, established to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Małgorzata Iwińska, a brilliant researcher, inspiring mentor, and valued member of the nitride semiconductor community.
Dr. Iwińska passed away in 2024, leaving behind a legacy of outstanding scientific contributions in the field of gallium nitride (GaN) crystal growth. In recognition of her impact, the Iwińska Award will be presented for the Best Student Presentations at ISGN-8.
About Dr. Małgorzata Iwińska – Scientific Biography
- Graduate of the Physics Departments of Warsaw University and Warsaw University of Technology
- Since 2014, researcher at the Crystal Growth Laboratory, Institute of High Pressure Physics (Unipress), Polish Academy of Sciences
- 2015: Winner of the Yamaguchi Masahito Award at LEDIA 2015 for “HVPE-GaN Growth on GaN-based Advanced Substrate by Smart Cut™”
- 2019: PhD with distinction – “HVPE as a Method for Crystallizing GaN with Low Background Impurity Concentration with Controllable Doping – Highly Conductive n-type and Semi-insulating Material”
- Visiting Associate Professor at the New Industry Creation Hatchery Center, Tohoku University, Japan
- Coordinator and scientific lead at Unipress for multiple international projects, including “GaN for Advanced Power Applications” under the 2020 ECSEL IA Call
- Author of 52 scientific publications, cited nearly 1,000 times
Beyond her scientific excellence, Dr. Iwińska was admired for her collegial spirit, kindness, and support for young researchers around the world.
About the Award
- Name: Iwińska Award – Best Student Presentation
- Eligibility: Only student presenters (oral) in S1. III-N Bulk Crystal Growth and S5. III-N Heterostructure Characterization are eligible for the award
- Form of Award: Certificate and prize
- Number of Recipients: One
- Sponsor: Institute of High Pressure Physics (Unipress), Polish Academy of Sciences
To be eligible for the awards, you must meet the following criteria:
- The student has to register to attend the conference in person.
- The student should be the presenter of the paper and present it in English.
- All awardees must present a valid identification document (ID card, Passport, or ARC) and an official proof of student status (e.g., Student ID card) for identity verification and award collection.
This award serves not only to commemorate Dr. Iwińska’s achievements but also to support and inspire emerging talents in the field of III-nitrides.