Citation
Laureates 2025
in Physics
Celebrating researchers whose work has transformed our understanding of the physical universe — from quantum theory to cosmology and beyond.
"for advancing wavelet theory, a revolution in mathematics and physics with practical applications including image processing"
Ingrid Daubechies
United States
Ingrid Daubechies
"for advancing wavelet theory, a revolution in mathematics and physics with practical applications including image processing"
Duke University
Stéphane Mallat
France
Stéphane Mallat
"for advancing wavelet theory, a revolution in mathematics and physics with practical applications including image processing"
Collège de France
Yves Meyer
France
Yves Meyer
"for advancing wavelet theory, a revolution in mathematics and physics with practical applications including image processing"
École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay
"for proposing the Loss-DiVincenzo model for quantum computing, using electron spins in quantum dots as qubits"
David P. DiVincenzo
Germany
David P. DiVincenzo
"for proposing the Loss-DiVincenzo model for quantum computing, using electron spins in quantum dots as qubits"
Forschungszentrum Jülich / RWTH Aachen University
Daniel Loss
Switzerland
Daniel Loss
"for proposing the Loss-DiVincenzo model for quantum computing, using electron spins in quantum dots as qubits"
University of Basel
"for pioneering contributions to astrochemistry revealing interstellar molecular clouds and their role in star and planet formation"
Ewine F. van Dishoeck
The Netherlands
Ewine F. van Dishoeck
"for pioneering contributions to astrochemistry revealing interstellar molecular clouds and their role in star and planet formation"
Leiden University / Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics
Mathematics behind the everyday:
A conversation with Ingrid Daubechies
In this video interview, Citation Laureate 2025 Ingrid Daubechies shares how a lifelong curiosity for mathematics led to discoveries that now power everyday technologies. She reflects on the challenges that shaped her thinking, and the qualities she believes define truly impactful researchers.
Daubechies explains wavelets — mathematical tools behind innovations like medical imaging, smartphone cameras, and MP3 players. She discusses the real-world reach of her work and the value of collaboration between science and industry in delivering benefits to society.
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