Fraunhofer Research Awards Ceremony 2022

Impact through originality and excellence

On the evening of May 19, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft honored outstanding projects by its researchers at its annual assembly in Hamburg.

Three Joseph von Fraunhofer Prizes, one Stifterverband Science Prize "Forschung im Verbund" (Joint Research) and − for the first time at the Fraunhofer annual assembly − the Fraunhofer Founder Award were awarded as part of this year’s assembly.

 

Joseph von Fraunhofer Prizes 2022

Since 1978, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has awarded annual prizes for outstanding scientific achievements by its employees. These awards are for achievements that have practical applications and a potential to directly and decisively help solve societal challenges and safeguard the future of Germany as a business location. This year, three prizes were awarded, each worth 50,000 euros.

 

Unique Measurement Technology − 3D-Based Position Control in Radiotherapy

Peter Kühmstedt, Christoph Munkelt and Matthias Heinze (Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF)

 

A New Precision Method − Fluorescence Measure-ment Technology for Quality Assurance in Production

Albrecht Brandenburg and Alexander Blättermann (Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM)

 

Always Ready to Receive – RFicient Chips for a Sustainable Internet of Things

Frank Oehler, Heinrich Milosiu and Markus Eppel (Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS)

 

Stifterverband Science Prize 2022

Virtually Frictionless — Virtual Material Probe Sheds Light on the Friction Gap

Michael Moseler and Matthias Scherge (Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM)
Joachim Otschik (EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co.)

 

 

Fraunhofer Founder Award 2021

Disinfecting Seeds Safely and Sustainably Using Electron Treatment

E-VITA GmbH

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