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The professor of Optics and director of the Optics Laboratory at the University of Murcia, Pablo Artal, has received the 2020 Knowledge Transfer Award for his outstanding work in transferring knowledge and research results to the business sector in the Region of Murcia in the field of Sciences. Artal has published over 300 research articles, supervised 30 doctoral theses, and has mentored several researchers. In addition, he has founded three technology-based companies and has been recognized with several international awards for his scientific contributions in advancing diagnostic and correction methods in visual optics. On the other hand, the professor of Applied Physics at the University of Murcia, Rafael García Molina, has received the 2020 Knowledge Transfer Award for his outstanding work in scientific outreach activities. García Molina has participated in various physics outreach activities, such as conferences, workshops, and competitions, mainly using recreational physics activities. He has also created and directed the "Juglares de la Física," a group of physics students who collaborate in outreach tasks. [Extracted from the article]