Eduardo Belda and Javier Palanca, professors at the Gandia campus, are nominated for the award in the Media Impact of Research and Scientific Outreach category, respectively.
The finalists for the fifth edition of the UPV Research Awards have been announced. Among them are Eduardo Belda, who is nominated in the “Media Impact of Research” category, and Javier Palanca, who is nominated in the “Science Communication” category.
Eduardo Belda leads the research program on marine megafauna conservation at the Research Institute for Integrated Coastal Zone Management. For his part, Palanca is one of the country’s leading figures in science outreach on artificial intelligence and computer science. He also directs the UPV Computer Science Museum, where he works to bring the evolution of technology to audiences of all ages through guided tours and other educational activities.
If you want to find out which researchers are in the running this year for the top prize in each category, click here link.
About the UPV Research Awards
Through these awards, the Polytechnic University of Valencia aims to recognize and highlight the research activities, as well as the dissemination and transfer of knowledge, carried out by its research staff.
The 2026 UPV Research Awards include six different categories: Award for Outstanding Research Impact; Award for Outstanding Research Publication; Award for Outstanding Research Career; Award for Research Media Impact; Award for Science Communication; and Award for Knowledge Transfer.
A Gala Full of UPV Talent
The winners will be announced on Tuesday November 10, at 5:00 p.m., during a gala to be held at the auditorium from the Nexus Building, on the Vera campus.
To attend, you must register through this link. Space is limited; admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.