Giacomo Sala (Université de Genève & PSI Center for Neutron and Muon Science, Laboratory LMX) has won the SPS Award 2026 in Condensed Matter Physics for his Pioneering contributions to the understanding of quantum transport phenomena in the nascent fields of orbitronics and quantum geometry.
Since 1991 the Swiss Physical Society (SPS) awards prizes for outstanding achievements of young physicists. With these awards in various categories, sponsored by renowned institutions and companies, the SPS wishes to make its contribution to ensure high-quality research in Switzerland. The award in Condensed Matter Physics is sponsored by IBM Research GmbH.
We congratulate Giacomo cordially and wish him all the best for his future career.
Giacomo during his presentation