Apostolos Koutsioukis of AMBER & CRANN attends the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

6 August 2025

Congratulations to AMBER and CRANN Researcher Apostolos Koutsioukis, who was selected to attend the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

Apostolos works as part of AMBER PI Professor Valeria Nicolosi’s Group in Trinity College Dublin, his work is about designing better materials—mainly combining ultra-thin 2D materials with metals to create new composites that are not only high-performing, but also sustainable and recyclable. These materials can play a significant role in energy storage and other real-world applications.

“What really excites me is the challenge of starting at the nanoscale and ending up with something that could make a difference in the world. I applied to the Lindau Meeting because it felt like a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet and learn from some of the greatest minds in chemistry—scientists whose work I’ve studied and admired for years. I wanted to hear how they have tackled major scientific questions, stayed motivated, and envisioned the future of science. But beyond the Nobel Laureates, I was also really drawn to the idea of meeting other young researchers from all over the world. As someone who’s moved between countries for my research, I know how powerful these international exchanges can be. I wanted to be part of that energy—to share, to learn, and hopefully to build new collaborations.” Apostolos speaking about his work.

Read the full article on his experience here