Licia Verde, ICREA researcher and Scientific Director of the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona, has been awarded the 2024 Medal by the Real Sociedad Española de Física (RSEF) and the BBVA Foundation. This prestigious prize celebrates Prof. Verde's significant contributions to cosmology, particularly in the study of the universe's expansion history, dark matter, and dark energy. Her research has been instrumental in shaping our understanding of the standard cosmological model. 

The RSEF-Fundación BBVA awards, presented annually, are among the most prestigious recognitions in Spain for contributions to physics. These awards honour groundbreaking work in various fields of physics, as well as outstanding educational and outreach efforts. The Medal is awarded to a physicist whose work has had an enduring and far-reaching impact on the field. Verde’s pioneering research has contributed significantly to our understanding of the fundamental properties of the cosmos, earning her global recognition. 

“My most sincere thanks to the committee,” says Prof. Verde, “And also, to my mentors and to everyone who has supported me and to all the researchers in training who passed through my group; In research, “it takes a whole village””. 

The ICCUB warmly congratulates Licia Verde for this remarkable achievement, which will be added to her extensive list of recognitions and marks the excellence of the research carried out at our institution. 

For more information on the RSEF-Fundación BBVA awards, visit the Fundación BBVA website.