Prof. Xiuling Lili was recently selected for a 2022 Pioneer Award from the IEEE Nanotechnology Council. The award recognizes stellar individuals in the field of nanotechnology who have had a significant impact on the field, and for Xiuling it honors her contributions to the growth and fabrication of nanoscale devices and development of nanowire epitaxy and self-rolled-up nanomembrane technology. The award will be given at the IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology in July 2022 in Mallorca, Spain.