Connecting with Nobel Laureates
Max Planck PhD researcher Alvaro Diego Bedoya Zapata joins 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
At a glance:
- Event: 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
- Participant: Alvaro Diego Bedoya Zapata, PhD researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials
- Date: 28 June to 3 July 2026
- Focus: Exchange between Nobel Laureates and outstanding early-career researchers from around the world
- PhD topic: How 3D-printed metallic microarchitectures behave under extreme conditions
Alvaro Diego Bedoya Zapata, PhD researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, has been selected to participate at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, taking place from 28 June to 3 July 2026. The event brings together Nobel Laureates and outstanding young scientists from around the world for a week of scientific exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and networking. Since its foundation 1951, the meetings have become one of the world’s most prestigious forums for young researchers connecting the next generation of researchers with leading scientific minds.
Building bridges through exchange
“I have learned that dedication, curiosity and collaboration can overcome many barriers,” says Bedoya Zapata. “I believe that participating in the Lindau Meeting will help me better understand my role as a scientist, shape who I want to become, and connect with inspiring people from around the world. I also hope to bring back experiences that I can share with young students from underrepresented backgrounds and return with new inspiration to continue building bridges between students and research. For me, science is not only about discovery, but also a shared act of empathy.”
Investigating 3D-printed metallic microstructures for next-generation microelectronics
In his PhD research, Bedoya Zapata investigates how 3D-printed metallic materials and microstructures behave under extreme conditions such as high strain rate and non-ambient temperatures. His work explores a novel micro-printing technique that can produce metallic microstructures in a single manufacturing step, offering an alternative to conventional lithography-based fabrication. This approach expands the range of materials available for microelectronics from only silicon to metals and improves the durability and lifetime of future microelectronic components.
About the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
Each year, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings focus on a different scientific discipline and create opportunities for open dialogue between Nobel Prize winners and early-career researchers. This year marks an anniversary edition connecting around 70 Nobel Laureates with 600 young scientists from over 100 countries. Beyond scientific discussions, the meetings encourage international collaboration, new perspectives and long-term professional networks across disciplines and cultures.
