Congratulations to MOBIUS lead researcher, Dr Saimon Moraes Silva (La Trobe University), who has been awarded the Analyst 2026 Lectureship!

The award recognises early career researchers for their contributions to analytical chemistry throughout their independent academic careers.

“I feel privileged to receive the Lectureship from the Analyst, one of the world’s leading journals in analytical chemistry, particularly as I only began my independent career as a research group head just over three years ago,” says Saimon.

“I have been very fortunate to work with an exceptionally talented group of young scientists who are the driving force behind our research: postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and Masters and Honours student,” he says. “This award was only possible because of them – thank you to them all.”

“This award gives me more confidence and motivation to pursue research that advances biosensing technologies beyond the laboratory, and towards real-world impact. Thank you to the Analyst editorial team and the Royal Society of Chemistry for this wonderful recognition.”

Read the Analyst’s interview with Saimon where he talks about the award, his career journey, and his thoughts on where the field is heading.