International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities

24/04/2026

CORE Academy warmly congratulates 23 distinguished scholars elected to its Fellowship.

Recognized for their outstanding and sustained contributions to research, scholarship, academic leadership, and the advancement of knowledge, the newly elected Fellows include Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, leading scientists and engineers, influential social scientists, and major voices in the humanities and contemporary literature.

Across disciplines and regions, their work reflects the Academy’s mission to foster academic excellence, open intellectual exchange, and international scholarly cooperation for the benefit of humanity.

Full announcement:

20/03/2026

CORE Academy is pleased to announce that Professor Kees Schouhamer Immink, IEEE Medal of Honor recipient and one of the foremost pioneers of the digital storage age, has been appointed as a Member of the Academic Committee of the CORE Academy.

Professor Immink is widely recognized for his landmark contributions to the coding technologies that made the CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc possible. His work helped shape the foundations of modern digital audio, video, and data storage, and has had a profound impact on global engineering and technological civilization.

We warmly congratulate Professor Immink on this appointment and look forward to his contributions to the Academy’s academic development, international engagement, and strategic vision.

Read more:
https://coreacad.org/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=243

17/03/2026

CORE Academy is pleased to serve as an organizer and supporter of the International Conference “Semiconductor Physics and Its Applications: Development Opportunities in Uzbekistan,” to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from September 28 to October 1.

This important international conference will bring together researchers, engineers, and industry experts to discuss recent advances in semiconductor materials, devices, integrated circuits, packaging technologies, sensors, photovoltaic systems, and related applications.

The conference will cover a broad range of key themes, including:

• Power Electronics and Wide-Bandgap Devices
• Sensors and MEMS Systems
• Flexible Integrated Circuits and Electronics
• Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration
• Advanced Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Technologies
• Integrated Circuit Design and Electronic Systems

CORE Academy is honored to stand alongside its partners in supporting international academic exchange, scientific dialogue, and forward-looking cooperation in a field of growing importance to energy transition, digitalization, advanced manufacturing, and future industrial development.

We warmly welcome researchers, engineers, industry experts, and interested institutions to participate in, support, and help promote this conference.

For further information, please visit the conference website: http://www.semiconuz.org/

Official website of CORE Academy: https://www.coreacad.org/

For inquiries, please contact the Secretariat at: [email protected]

02/02/2026

Today, CORE Academy is pleased to announce the election of 15 new Fellows in the January 2026 (First Round) intake.

These distinguished scholars are recognized for sustained excellence in original research and for their dedicated support of the Academy’s mission and goals.

Newly elected Fellows and their affiliations at the time of election:

Alik Ismail-Zadeh — Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

György Buzsáki — New York University; NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Erol Gelenbe — Polish Academy of Sciences

Fadhel M. Ghannouchi — University of Calgary

Boris Kashin — Lomonosov Moscow State University; Steklov Mathematical Institute, RAS

Soteris Kalogirou — Cyprus University of Technology

C. N. R. Rao — JNCASR

Sartaj Sahni — University of Florida

Paul R. Sanberg — University of South Florida; U.S. National Academy of Inventors

Neil Siegel — University of Southern California

Metin Sitti — Koç University

Alan F. Smeaton — Dublin City University

Xiao Wei Sun — Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

Piero Formica — Maynooth University

We warmly welcome our new Fellows and look forward to advancing knowledge, research, and international collaboration together.

📌 Read the full announcement on our website: https://coreacad.org/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=230

18/12/2025

Season’s Greetings 🎄✨

May the Light of Shared Science Illuminate Humanity’s Path Forward

As we welcome the turning of the year, the International CORE Academy of Sciences and Humanities (CORE Academy) extends our warmest greetings to our Fellows, Members, Partners, and friends around the world.

In a world shaped by transformation and uncertainty, the power of science—and the value of collaboration—have never been clearer. Together with our Fellows and affiliated institutions, CORE Academy remains committed to building bridges across borders, cultures, and disciplines, so that knowledge, guided by humanistic concern, may serve the common good.

Looking ahead to 2026, we will continue to advance frontier-focused research, support promising scientists and young scholars, and translate evidence-based solutions from laboratories into society and sustainable development—while strengthening a resilient network of global collaboration.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, with health, happiness, and peace. May 2026 bring renewed inspiration and shared progress for all.

— CORE Academy Secretariat

09/11/2025

🌍 CORE Academy and the Institute of Physics of Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

The International CORE Academy of Sciences and Humanities delegation—comprising Professor Li Lei, Professor Yingsan Geng, Dr. Raymond J. Wu, and Ms. Lianzhi Liu—visited the Institute of Physics under the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku.

During the visit, both sides officially signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement on the Establishment of the International Eurasian Laboratory, marking an important step forward in deepening scientific collaboration and innovation within the Belt and Road framework.

The agreement was signed by Academician Arif Hashimov, Director General of the Institute of Physics, and Professor Li Lei, Member of the Executive Board of CORE Academy. It aims to promote cooperation in research and development, education and training, technology transfer, and international exchange.

This milestone reflects the growing partnership between CORE Academy and the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS)—advancing our shared vision of global scientific integration and collaborative innovation.

📖 Read the full article on our website:
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07/11/2025

06/11/2025

🌐 CORE Academy Delegation Attends the 80th Anniversary Celebration of ANAS

At the invitation of Academician Isa Habibbayli (FCAcad), President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), a delegation from the CORE Academy (International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities) attended the grand celebration of the 80th Anniversary of ANAS in Baku.

The delegation included Professor Li Lei (Member of the Executive Board), Professor Yingsan Geng (Member of the Council), Dr. Raymond J. Wu (Executive Vice Secretariat-General), and Ms. Lianzhi Liu (Secretariat Assistant).

During the commemorative conference, Professor Li Lei delivered a keynote speech on behalf of the CORE Academy, emphasizing the shared vision of strengthening global scientific cooperation, fostering joint research and innovation, and cultivating young scientific talent between Azerbaijan, China, and the international scientific community.

🗣️ “I see great potential for the realization of joint research and innovation projects among Azerbaijani scientists.” — Professor Li Lei

Read the news release on our website:
👉 https://www.coreacad.org/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=220

📖 Official source from ANAS:
👉 https://science.gov.az/az/news/open/33959

13/10/2025

Honored to share that CORE Academy Fellow Philippe Aghion has received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt. Their research shows how innovation, competition, and governance power long-run growth.

Full story and this year’s other Nobel highlights: 👉 [https://www.coreacad.org/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=211]
[https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2025/press-release/]

24/09/2025

We are delighted to share the latest essay by Prof. Vladimer Papava, Fellow of the CORE Academy:

✨ “The Middle and Zangezur Corridors: Alternatives or Mutually Complementary?”

In this timely piece, Prof. Papava explores the strategic role of the Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian International Transport Route) and the Zangezur Corridor (TRIPP) — asking whether they represent competition or mutually reinforcing pathways in reshaping global supply chains and Eurasian geopolitics.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://coreacad.org/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=199

10/09/2025

🌟 Special Collection: Acceptance Letters from Newly Elected Fellows 🌟

The International CORE Academy of Sciences and Humanities is proud to present a special collection of acceptance letters from our newly elected Fellows.

These letters are not only a symbol of honor, but also a testament to the dedication, wisdom, and commitment of distinguished scholars who now join our Fellowship. Together, they strengthen our mission — Advancing Knowledge for Humanity — and contribute to building a global community of science and humanities. 🌍✨

🔗 Read the full collection here: coreacad.org/NewsDetail.aspx?ID=197