2025 Albert Einstein World Award of Science Winner – Professor Mercouri G. Kanatzidis
Actinia is excited to announce that founder Mercouri G. Kanatzidis is the winner of the 2025 Albert Einstein World Award of Science. As published …
Entries by actinia
Kanatzidisite – Newly Discovered Mineral Named for Actinia Founder Mercouri Kanatzidis
We are pleased to announce that Northwestern University Professor Mercouri Kanatzidis, the founder of Actinia, Inc., has received another great honor in recognition of his pioneering …
Actinia Founder Mercouri Kanatzidis Wins Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2023 Centenary Prize
Northwestern University Professor Mercouri Kanatzidis, who was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences earlier this year, has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2023 Centenary Prize. …
Better Radiological Images, with Half the Radiation
Scientists are developing a promising new material that improves radiation detection
A decade ago, Northwestern chemistry professor Mercouri Kanatzidis and other scientists discovered that cesium …
Actinia Co-Founder Mercouri Kanatzidis Elected to the Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Scientists
Actinia is excited to announce Northwestern Professor Mercouri Kanatzidis’ election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! The Academy, founded in 1780, draws …
Actinia’s revolutionary new materials will facilitate the rise of a new generation of radiation detectors
Modern #radiological imaging and treatment devices, such as CT scanners, are marvels of technology. They can provide high resolution images of the human body …
New semiconductor detector shows promise for medical diagnostics and homeland security
Detector can identify radioactive isotopes with high resolution
Security officials are tasked with preventing criminals from smuggling dangerous materials into a country, and detecting nuclear …