Recipients of the Zois Prizes Regular IAS member Prof. Dr. Tomaž Pisanski and MIAS member Dr. Marko Jošt
The Zois and Pooh Prizes and Awards were awarded on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
Among the recipients of the awards were Prof. Dr. Tomaž Pisanski, a Zois Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Dr. Marko Jošt, a member of the Young Engineering Academy of Slovenia (MIAS), a Zois Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and a Zois Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for his significant achievements in the field of photovoltaics.
Congratulations!
Prof. Dr Tomaž Pisanski - Zois Lifetime Achievement Award
Regular Member of the Engineering Academy of Slovenia
Prof. Pisanski is the founder of the Slovenian school of discrete mathematics, whose pioneering work in graphs, combinatorics and topology laid the foundations for many applications in computing, chemistry and logistics. His contribution goes beyond scientific excellence - he is a visionary who co-founded key research and educational institutions and scientific journals that today connect the international community.
Co-founder of the Department of Theoretical Computer Science at IMFM Co-founder of UP FAMNIT and UP IAM Editor of Ars Mathematica Contemporanea Co-founder of UP FAMNIT and UP IAM
His work is an example of scientific excellence, organisational vision and dedication to the development of Slovenian engineering thought.
Dr. Marko Jošt - Zois Award for Excellence
Member of the Young Engineering Academy of Slovenia
Dr Jošt is one of the leading researchers in the field of photovoltaics, contributing to energy transformation and sustainable development through his innovations. His work on perovskite solar cells is recognised as groundbreaking - combining fundamental science with applied engineering.
🔹 Development of tandem solar cells with record efficiency 🔹 Active participation in European research projects 🔹 Mentoring of young researchers and engineers 🔹 Public promoter of sustainable energy
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Prof. dr. Tomaž Pisanski
Foto: Marjan Verč
Prof. dr. Tomaž Pisanski
Foto: Marjan Verč