Young Moroccan researcher Djalila Ben Bouchta on Thursday won the ENI Award 2020, which promotes research in the energy and environment sectors. Ben Bouchta received the award in the "Young Talents from Africa category", during a ceremony held at the Quirinale Palace and attended by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
The winners will receive a scholarship that will allow them to attend PhD courses at the Politecnico di Torino and the "Federico II" University of Naples to continue their research and develop their innovative ideas. The Award, now in its 13th year, is also known as the “Nobel Prize for Energy” and has become an internationally recognised award for research in the energy and environment sectors, reinforcing the importance that scientific research and innovation have for Eni.
The price was developed by Eni in 1987 and in 2008 has evolved into the current version of Eni Award. Since the beginning, the Scientific Commission, which evaluated the applicants’ research, is made up of scientists belonging to the most advanced research institutes in the world and over the years has seen the participation of 6 Nobel Laureates.
Since its establishment in 2008, the award has received over 10,000 applications. This year's edition attracted over 500 applications.
