The jury was very impressed by Milo’s fundamental research and praised its potential impact on energy supply and green hydrogen. The prize not only earns him well-deserved recognition but also a sum of 3000 euros.

In his thesis, supervised by professors Francesco Mutti (Biocatalysis) and Jan van Maarseveen (Synthetic Organic Chemistry), Milo presents two new methods for the synthesis of interlocked molecules. These can function as electron carriers and possess a unique type of asymmetry that also occurs in natural interlocked compounds. The thesis already yielded Milo a Unilever Research Prize 2022. After his graduation, he started his PhD in the group of Roderich Süssmuth at TU Berlin, where he works on the total synthesis of natural compounds.

About the UvA Thesis Prize 

Every year, hundreds of talented students compete for the thesis prize. Faculty reading committees choose the faculty winners. From the seven finalists, the jury, consisting of the deans of the faculties, chooses the final winner. This winner receives 3,000 euros. The other (faculty) winners receive 1,000 euros each.