Hadjinicolau was recognised for his contribution to a research project on new molecular methods of diagnosis using molecular beacons for the bacteria Salmonella, Bacillus anthracis and the SARS virus.
Hadjinicolau a fost recunoscut pentru contribuţia sa la un proiect de cercetare a noilor metode moleculare de diagnosticare prin utilizarea balizelor moleculare pentru bacteria Salmonella, Bacillus anthracis şi virusul SARS.