Celebrating the Winners of the Inaugural Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature

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Sony Group Corporation (Sony) and Nature are proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature, honoring outstanding early to mid-career women researchers who are spearheading breakthroughs for the betterment of society and the planet in the field of technology (science, engineering, and mathematics). The award grants each winner a prize of $250,000 to support and accelerate their technological research.

The three winners Dr. Kiana Aran (UC San Diego, USA), Dr. Amanda Randles (Duke University, USA), and Dr. Yating Wan (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia) as well as the Judges’ Commendation honoree Dr. Jiawen Li (University of Adelaide, Australia) were recognized today at an award ceremony in Tokyo, Japan.

Mid-Career Winners

Dr. Kiana Aran was selected for her achievements in the field of bioengineering. Aran is investigating the use of fingertip sensors for viral detection, exploring how artificial intelligence can work with advanced sensor technology to analyze multiple biomarkers and enable early detection of cancer and age-associated neurological diseases.

Aran, a professor of bioengineering and medicine at UC San Diego, is best known for pioneering work in the fusion of biology with electronics to enhance precision medicine. Among her achievements is the development of a CRISPR-powered electronic chip made from graphene, designed for the rapid detection of genetic diseases and respiratory infections such as COVID-19.

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Beyond her research and entrepreneurial ventures, Aran is a vocal advocate for elevating the role of women in technology and leadership through her involvement with multiple organizations including New Voices for National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. She has also established a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring women engineers and actively promotes international scientific collaboration to foster a more inclusive and innovative future in the high-tech sector.