Trojan Horse Award 2026
29th ETH Nanoparticles Conference (NPC-2026)
May 31 – June 3, 2026, Zurich, Switzerland
During combustion processes, toxic, partially carcinogenic substances are released, especially from vehicles and industrial processes. Nanometer-sized soot particles provide much surface area for the adsorption of other compounds. "Loaded" soot changes in the atmosphere by photo-chemistry. When inhaled by humans, it translocates through our lungs into the human organism, which affects cells and the entire organism. This is what is meant by the "Trojan Horse" phenomenon, which shall be highlighted by this dedicated award that recognizes insightful research that increases knowledge in this field.
This dedicated award is recognized by SFr 2,000 in prize money.
Trojan Horse Award Committee:
- Prof. Dr. Barbara Rothen-Rutishauser
- Dr.med. Jacques Schiltknecht
The winner of this year's Trojan Horse Award is:
Dr. MohammadHadi Sedaghat, University of Cyprus
Physiologically Realistic Simulation of DEHP Penetration in the Human Airways (pdf)
Many congratulations to MohammadHadi Sedaghat for winning the 2026 Trojan Horse Award!
Trojan horse, photo © Dr. A. Mayer
Sponsor
Ärztinnen und Ärzte für Umweltschutz (AefU, represented by Dr. med. Jacques Schiltknecht). The AefU, or in English "Doctors for environmental protection", is a Swiss professional association dedicated to protecting human health and the basis of life for future generations. Since its foundation in 1987 it has tirelessly pursued air pollution control as a crucial preventive measure.
