Maarten Koornneef was elected as a member of Leopoldina

June 18, 2014

In recognition of his scientific achievements Maarten Koornneef was elected as a member of Leopoldina in May 2014.

The German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina is the world’s oldest academy involved in natural sciences. It was founded in 1652 in the Free Imperial City of Schweinfurt. Since 1878, it has been seated in Halle on the Saale river. The Leopoldina was appointed Germany's National Academy of Sciences in July 2008.

Scientists are elected members who represent subject areas corresponding to the Leopoldina’s section structure and who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating academic excellence.

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