| Year | Recipient | University | Rationale |
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| 2011 | Edward Boyden | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA | For his pioneering research contributions to, and development of, the field of optogenetics, which has the potential to enable new approaches to therapy.[2] |
| 2012 | Hugh Duncan Griffiths | University College London, UK | For his outstanding contributions to radar research and his continuing work to make major improvements in bistatic radar and its applications.[3][4] |
| 2013 | Stuart Wenham | ARC Photovoltaic Centre of Excellence, University of New South Wales, Australia | In recognition of his outstanding contributions to research in the field of lasers and optoelectronics, specifically for his pioneering laser use in advanced silicon solar cell contact formation.[5] |
| 2014 | Eleanor Stride | University of Oxford, UK | In recognition of her outstanding contributions to research in the field of medical engin
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