Bernhard Keimer Named Honorary Senator of the University of Stuttgart

At its 2025 Annual Celebration, the University of Stuttgart awarded Honorary Senatorship to Bernhard Keimer. The distinction recognizes not only his scientific achievements but also his long-standing commitment to strengthening the university and supporting its strategic development.

As a Director at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research and Honorary Professor at the University of Stuttgart, Keimer has played a key role in deepening the partnership between the two institutions. In particular, his contributions to the International Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter Science (IMPRS-CMS) were highlighted. The IMPRS-CMS is an essential element of the university’s graduate training and an important foundation of the successful collaboration with the MPI-FKF.

In his laudation, Rector Peter Middendorf emphasized Keimer’s significant impact on the university — as a researcher, as Chair of the University Council, and as a reliable partner in research and education. His international scientific recognition, including a Leibniz Prize and two ERC Advanced Grants, further reflects the breadth of his contributions.

We warmly congratulate Bernhard Keimer on this honor and join him in celebrating this distinction.