The IRMMW-THz is the largest society dedicated to the dissemination and exchange of scientific and technical knowledge in the areas and disciplines involving infrared, millimeter, and terahertz waves. The young scientist award is the annual award recognizing interdisciplinary, outstanding scientific contribution to the field of IRMMW-THz research by a young scientist. The 2026 Young Scientist Award recognizes Dr. Jens Neu’s “interdisciplinary and THz work on understanding novel materials for solar applications”.