Uwe Bornscheuer

Enzyme Engineering Award Engineering Conferences International May 2022 Professor Bornscheuer pioneered many methods of protein engineering, including a range of new high-throughput screening methods, computational tools to design libraries of protein variants and the application of these methods to alter the regio-, chemo- and stereoselectivity of enzymes for various applications. Many projects helped to establish novel environmentally friendly processes. He is recognized worldwide as a leader in enzyme engineering and biocatalysis, where he has developed… Show more Professor Bornscheuer pioneered many methods of protein engineering, including a range of new high-throughput screening methods, computational tools to design libraries of protein variants and the application of these methods to alter the regio-, chemo- and stereoselectivity of enzymes for various applications. Many projects helped to establish novel environmentally friendly processes. He is recognized worldwide as a leader in enzyme engineering and biocatalysis, where he has developed important new concepts, technologies and biocatalysts. Show less

European Lipid Technology Award EuroFedLipid Oct 2021 For his major and innovative contributions in biocatalysis, enzyme technology and protein engineering. With this award, Euro Fed Lipid honours a distinguished colleague who has significantly contributed to a better understanding of the enzyme engineering and technology needed for fats and oils modifications that are of high relevance today and in the future.

Chemistry Europe Fellow Chemistry Europe Apr 2020 The Fellowship is the highest award given by Chemistry Europe (an association of 16 chemical societies from 15 European countries, representing over 75,000 chemists).

Greifswald Research Award Greifswald University Club May 2018 This honor is presented annually to established scientists from the university for excellence in research in cooperation with industry.

Stephen S. Chang Award American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) May 2015 The Stephen S. Chang Award recognizes scientists or technologists who have made decisive accomplishments in research for the improvement or development of products related to lipids.

Normann Medal Deutsche Gesellschaft für Fettwissenschaften e.V. Aug 2014 For outstanding contributions in the field of fats and oils. See http://www.dgfett.de/awards/index.php#Wilhelm_Normann_Medal

Chevreul Medal Société Française pour l’Etude des Lipides, France Jun 2012 For outstanding contributions in lipids science

Biocat2008 Award - Jul 2008 For outstanding contributions in the field of biocatalysis