Egyptian Physicist Ahmed Al-Gendy Honored with Global Marie Curie Medal for Nanotechnology Cancer Treatment

Egyptian physicist Ahmed al-Gendy, an associate professor of physics at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), has achieved international scientific recognition by winning the 2026 Marie Curie Medal for his innovative research in applying nanotechnology to cancer treatment. Presented by the Sweden-based International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), this prestigious award celebrates exceptional contributions to advanced materials science. Al-Gendy was selected for his pioneering work with magnetic nanomaterials and their targeted use in oncology, an achievement proudly shared by the UTEP's College of Science across its official platforms.

This accolade represents al-Gendy's second major distinction from the International Association of Advanced Materials in a two-year span, following his 2024 receipt of the IAAM Advanced Materials Award. Receiving these consecutive honors highlights the global scientific community's ongoing recognition of his studies involving magnetic nanostructures.

The announcement aligns with the release of fresh research from al-Gendy's team published in the journal Acta Biomaterialia. The study outlines the creation of specialized magnetic nanoparticles designed to precisely target and eliminate solid tumors upon activation by an alternating magnetic field.