Dr Ariadna Calcines Rosario from our top-rated Physics Department has been recognised in the 2026 TechWomen100 Awards, celebrating 100 inspiring women making a difference across the technology sector.
The awards, organised by WeAreTechWomen, recognise women working across a wide range of technology-related fields, including artificial intelligence, software engineering, cybersecurity and innovation.
Dr Calcines Rosario has dedicated her career to developing innovative technology that helps scientists better understand the universe.
With a PhD in Astrophysics, her work focuses on designing new ways to capture and analyse light from celestial objects.
One of her key achievements has been developing technology that allows scientists to observe different areas of the Sun simultaneously, capturing much more detailed information than was previously possible.
This approach, using the image slicer technology, has since been adopted by solar telescopes around the world, both on Earth and in space.
She is now working on a new challenge of adapting this technology to study the Sun using extreme ultraviolet light, which cannot be seen by the human eye and is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere.
The TechWomen100 Awards highlight the achievements of women who are helping to shape the future of technology and inspire the next generation.
This year's winners come from a range of organisations, including major global companies, universities, public-sector bodies and community organisations.
The awards also aim to raise the profile of women in technology, encourage greater equality and support more women to progress into leadership roles.
Since its launch in 2015, WeAreTechWomen has supported women across the UK and internationally through events, mentoring, training and networking opportunities.
Dr Calcines Rosario's recognition celebrates not only her contribution to technological innovation but also the importance of women helping to shape the future of science and technology.
The TechWomen100 Awards provide an opportunity to recognise talented women across the sector and highlight the value of diverse perspectives in driving innovation.
Our Department of Physics is ranked joint 67th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 and fourth in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027. Visit our Physics webpages for more information on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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