Professor Patrick Unwin, Department of Chemistry has been awarded the Geoffrey Barker Medal by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

This medal is given in recognition of Professor Unwin’s contributions to the field of electrochemistry throughout his career, which have helped raise the UK's standing in this field.

The Geoffrey Barker medal is awarded annually to outstanding UK electrochemists who contribute to the field with important experimental or theoretical achievements. The research work should be recognized internationally, and seen as strengthening the standing of UK Electrochemistry.

Professor Unwin thanked his colleagues for all their hard work and for their support throughout his career.