The FEMS Master Thesis Award recognises outstanding master’s theses in the field of materials science and engineering, nominated by FEMS Member Societies. This prestigious award promotes excellence among young researchers and strengthens engagement with the European materials community.

We are delighted to announce the results of the 2025 edition, held during FEMS EUROMAT 2025 in Granada, Spain:

🥇 Winner
Marta Zarzuela Amor
SOCIEMAT | Spain

🥈 2nd Place
João Francisco Lopes Miranda
SPM | Portugal

🥉 3rd Place
Antonios Sarikas
HSSTCM | Greece

We warmly congratulate the 2025 finalists — Antonios Sarikas (HSSTCM, Greece), João Francisco Lopes Miranda (SPM, Portugal), Marta Zarzuela Amor (SOCIEMAT, Spain), Oskar Wikner (SFMT, Sweden), Sabrine Medjouel (SF2M, France), and Stefania Skorda (HMS, Greece) — for their outstanding research contributions, originality, and impact in advancing materials science and engineering.

👏 Their participation highlights the talent and dedication of the next generation of materials scientists across Europe.