Dr. Raik has written more than 100 various articles in such prestigious scientific publications as Kluwer Academic Publisher's Journal of Electronic Testing, and the others. His practical work in promoting Estonian industry and launching a science development centre is also significant.
This year there were 17 candidates for the Young Scientists Prize. According to the members of the Board the list of nominees included quite a number of very good top-level scientists.
The Young Scientist Prize, awarded the fifth time already, was founded and is funded by Toomas Luman. The prize in the amount of 50 000 kroons is awarded to young scientists of Estonian origin having doctor's degree and doing research work at an Estonian or foreign university or research institution.
Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, November 30, 2004
