News Center- The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO has announced the names of the five international laureates of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards.

The laureates of the awards are Professor Priscilla Baker from South Africa, Professor Xiaoyun Wang from China, Professor Claudia Felser from Germany, Professor Maria Teresa Dova from Argentina and Professor Barbara Finlayson from the United States.

“On 12 June at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, these researchers will be recognised for their pioneering contributions to physical sciences, mathematics and computer science. Together, these Laureates embody the profound impact of women in science by conducting outstanding research, advancing our understanding of the world, tackling global challenges and inspiring future generations, particularly young women, to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation,” said a statement released on the official website of the Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO.

“Their work is driving scientific progress in areas such as data security, green energy, air pollution, real-time health monitoring, and the fundamental understanding of the universe — breakthroughs with the potential to revolutionize technology, strengthen global resilience, and improve quality of life.”

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards annually honor five exceptional women, representing each of the following regions: Africa and the Arab States; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; North America.

For the 27th edition, the Laureates were selected from a pool of 466 nominees, through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent jury chaired by Professor Artur Avila, Professor at the Institute of Mathematics University of Zurich (Switzerland), Extraordinary Researcher at Instituto de Mathematica Pura e Aplicada (Brazil) and Fields Medal winner in 2014.