2018
Tuomo Suntola
Enabling smart technology

2016
Frances Arnold
Pioneering directed evolution

2014
Stuart Parkin
Increased data storage density

2012
Linus Torvalds
Open source operating system

2012
Shinya Yamanaka
Ethical stem cells research

2010
Michael Grätzel
Dye-sensitised solar cells

2008
Robert Langer
Controlled drug release

2006
Shuji Nakamura
Blue and white LEDs

2004
Tim Berners-Lee
World Wide Web
