(ECNS) — Chinese scientist Wang Xiaoyun has been named one of the five laureates of the 2025 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the L'Oréal Foundation announced on Monday.
According to a statement released by UNESCO, Professor Wang, holder of the Yang Zhenning Chair at the Institute for Advanced Study at Tsinghua University, was recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to the field of cryptography and related mathematical problems. Her pioneering research uncovered fundamental vulnerabilities in widely used hash functions in communication protocols, which led to the establishment of next-generation data integrity and security. These new standards are now widely implemented in banking cards, computer passwords, and e-commerce systems.
UNESCO noted that Wang's revolutionary work serves as a powerful inspiration for women pursuing careers in mathematics and cybersecurity.
Along with Professor Wang, Professor Priscilla Baker from South Africa, Professor Claudia Felser from Germany, Professor Maria Teresa Dova from Argentina, and Professor Barbara Finlayson-Pitts from the United States, have been awarded for their contributions in their respective fields and inspiration brought for girls and women.
Established in 1998 by UNESCO and the L'Oréal Group, the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards honor five outstanding women scientists each year, representing Africa and the Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America.
The 2025 award ceremony will be held on June 12 in Paris.
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