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
