Prof. Ignazio Blanco of the University of Catania has received the José Criado Award 2026, presented by the European Society for Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis in recognition of innovation and contributions to the advancement of thermal analysis.

The award was presented during the 14th European Symposium on Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (ESTAC 14), held in Split, Croatia, from 15 to 18 September 2026.

During the conference, Blanco also delivered a plenary lecture entitled “Behind the data: thoroughness, accuracy, and innovation in Thermal and Calorimetric measurements”, focusing on the importance of scientific rigour, accuracy and innovation in the collection and interpretation of data obtained through thermal and calorimetric measurements.

Blanco is a member of the Società Chimica Italiana, where he has also served as Coordinator of the Thematic Group on Calorimetry and Thermal Analysis and is a member of the Division of Chemistry for Technologies.