We are delighted to announce that CRC 1333 Principal Investigator Prof. Bettina Lotsch has received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize for 2025.
She was honored for her groundbreaking work in solid-state chemistry, particularly in the development of innovative materials for sustainable energy applications. Her notable achievements include the creation of a new generation of photocatalysts capable of producing hydrogen and reducing COâ‚‚ by exposure to light.
More information on her achievements can be found here.
About the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize
The Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, awarded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), is Germany’s most prestigious research award. Established in 1985, the Leibniz Programme honors outstanding scientists, enhances their research opportunities, and supports the employment of qualified early-career researchers. Winners receive up to €2.5 million to fund their projects. Nominees are proposed by third parties, and the final selection is made by the Joint Committee, based on recommendations from the Selection Committee for the Leibniz Programme.
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Bettina, from all of us at the CRC 1333!