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2026 Winners

2026 Alumni Award winner H.E. Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich

Distinguished Alumni Award

Celebrating the long-term achievements of outstanding alumni

Meet our 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner

2026 Alumni Award winner Muh Agung Saptura

Alumni Entrepreneur Award

Recognising bold and innovative founders

Meet our 2026 Alumni Entrepreneur Award winners

2026 Alumni Award winner Dr Mariatulqabtiah Abdul Razak

Emerging Alumni Leader Award

Celebrating the next generation of game-changers

Meet our 2026 Emerging Alumni Leader Award winners

Our 2026 winners are entrepreneurs, scientists and changemakers redefining what is possible. From clean energy and public health to education and social impact, their work is shaping a fairer, more sustainable future for communities around the world.

H.E. Khunying Kalaya Sophonpanich

From her PhD in nuclear physics, to ministerial positions in the Thai government, Khunying Kalaya (PhD Physics 1970) has built an extraordinary career across education, technology and the environment.

Muh Agung Saputra

As CEO and founder of Surplus Indonesia, Muh Agung Saputra (MSc Environmental Technology 2019) has helped tens of thousands of restaurants, cafes and small businesses redistribute their unsold produce at affordable prices, reducing waste, food insecurity and pollution.

Jade Oyateru

As COO and co-founder of Uncover beauty, Jade Oyateru (MBA 2018) has revolutionised the skincare industry, building a brand that is both proudly African and globally relevant.

Dr Mariatulqabtiah Abdul Razak

Through her work in vaccinology, Dr Mariatulqabtiah Abdul Razak (PhD Clinical Medicine 2011) has earned national and international recognition. A co-recipient of the L’Oreal UNESCO Women in Science Award (Malaysia, 2022), she has inspired young women the world over.

Dr Jiajun Cen

A pioneer in the clean energy sector and Forbes 30 Under 30, Dr Jiajun Cen (PhD Chemical Engineering 2020) is the CEO and founder of climate tech company AQUABATTERY.

Dr Ibolya Kepiro

Dr Ibolya Kepiro (PhD Physics 2011) is a leading expert in biometrology. Her pioneering work has led to novel standards that underpin life-saving research in vaccinology, virology and drug development.

Dr Joana Moscoso

As the Director of Native Scientists, Dr Joana Moscoso (PhD Life Sciences Research 2013) works to ensure that young children have the chance to engage with science in their native language or in their hometowns.

Kolawole Osinowo

As CEO of Izili, Kolawole Osinowo (MBA 2020) is an emerging leader in social innovation who has dedicated his career to improving access to technology and clean, reliable energy across Africa.

Dr Tunde Oyebamiji

Combining medicine, research and digital innovation to improve trauma outcomes, Dr Tunde Oyebamiji (MPH Public Health 2023) has launched two mission-driven ventures in Nigeria that save lives and strengthen emergency care systems for tens of thousands of patients.

Contact us about the Alumni Awards

alumniawards@imperial.ac.uk