Among his accomplishments is the discovery of X-ray-driven catalysis in redox enzymes and the ”Diffraction before destruction” concept. Hajdu has previously received awards such as the 2012 Rudbeck Medal for ”Scientific Achievement” from Uppsala University, and the 2021 Gregori Aminoff Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien, KVA) for ”the development of X-ray free-electron laser based structural biology”.
The Bror Holmberg Medal is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to chemical research. It is usually handed out every three years, but may also be awarded annually or biennially under special circumstances. The prize was established in 1966 to honor the memory of the Swedish Chemical Society’s honorary member and former chairman, Bror Holmberg.
We extend our congratulations to Janos Hajdu on being awarded the prestigious Bror Holmberg Medal 2024. This honor recognizes his extraordinary contributions to advancing scientific frontiers and his pivotal role in driving groundbreaking research.
“At ELI Beamlines, Janos Hajdu’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of multiple scientific domains, particularly in pioneering the use of lasers for biomolecular studies. His innovative work has shaped the trajectory of research at our facility and inspired a global scientific community to explore the complex interplay of light and matter.” added Roman Hvězda, ELI Beamlines Facility Director.
