L’Oréal’s ‘Women in Science’ Laureates Revealed via Global Cosmetic Industry

The Foundation L’Oréal and UNESCO have announced the 23rd For Women in Science International Awards, which honor five eminent women scientists with exceptional careers.

Representing every major region of the world, the laureates are rewarded for the excellence of their research in physical sciences, mathematics and computer science.

Laureate for Africa and the Arab States: Catherine Ngila–chemistry

Ngila was awarded for introducing and developing nanotechnology based analytical methods for the monitoring of water pollutants and applying them in countries heavily impacted by pollution.

Her work is of vital importance for the development of sustainable water resource management, respecting the environment.

Ngila currently serves as acting executive director of the African Academy of Sciences and is a former deputy vice chancellor in charge of academic and student affairs at Riara University, Kenya, and visiting professor of applied chemistry at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.