The Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (CD4DC) proudly celebrates Director Laura Gagliardi on being named the recipient of the 2026 Schrödinger Medal by the World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (WATOC).
The award recognizes Professor Gagliardi’s groundbreaking work in multireference quantum theory and its transformative impact on catalysis and sustainability research. Her theoretical and computational methods have enabled scientists to predict and design advanced catalytic systems with unprecedented accuracy, accelerating the development of cleaner and more energy-efficient industrial processes.
As director of CD4DC, Gagliardi has helped shape a research vision where high-fidelity quantum simulations guide catalyst innovation for decarbonization. Her work demonstrates how advances in theoretical chemistry can directly support scalable climate solutions.
Presented during the 100th anniversary of the Schrödinger equation, the medal places Gagliardi among the most influential scientists in the history of computational chemistry.
The entire CD4DC community congratulates Professor Gagliardi on this remarkable international recognition.
Read the full announcement here.