Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Medal

The TUM presents the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Medal to individuals who, through their exceptional achievements in science, technology or medicine, have rendered a great service to the university in their capacity as outstanding lecturers and researchers.

The Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Medal

The award is named after the pioneer of German Neutron Physics, Heinz Maier-Leibnitz, one of the most eminent scientists in the university’s history. Maier-Leibnitz is most famous for having developed the scientific and technical concept for the first neutron source in Germany (the so-called “Atom-Ei” or “atomic egg”, 1957/58), located in Garching.

The Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Medal has been awarded since 1997. The following people have received the award:

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The information provided on each of the laureates was up to date at the time the award was received.

Contact

Technical University of Munich
Birgit Reinbold
Presidential Office
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Tel. +49 89 289 22516
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