Pieter De Backer has been nominated for the 2012-2013 'The Flemish Dissertation Award' for his dissertation "Design and manufacturing of a switchable artificial iris" (Promotors H. De Smet en D. Cuypers). This award brings dissertations to the attention of newspapers, magazines and other media. Entered dissertations will also be included in the Dissertation Bank, which can help students secure their future career.
Links :

• Het Nieuwsblad - Vier Gentse studenten op longlist Scriptieprijs.
• Engineeringnet.nl - Twee ingenieurs op longlist Vlaamse Scriptieprijs 2013.