Prominent researchers Faculty of Science
Utrecht University's Faculty of Science employs many world-renowned scientists. In addition to Professors who work at the Faculty of Science, Utrecht University has specially appointed University Professors and Faculty Professors.
University Professors
The Executive Board only appoints a limited number of internationally recognised scientists with a discipline-transcending vision and character as University Professors. Among other things, a University Professor is responsible for innovative research and education and plays a distinguishing role in the academic and social debate. Of all appointed University Professors, four have a background in or appointment at the Faculty of Science:
Faculty Professors
The Faculty of Science appoints Faculty Professors on account of significant academic achievements and how those are placed in a social context. This honorary appointment is awarded to:
Prizes and grants
Some of the prestigious prizes and subsidies awarded to current researchers of the faculty include:
Nobel Prize
- Professor Gerard ’t Hooft (1999)
Spinoza Prize
ERC Advanced Grant
- Prof. dr. Marjolein Dijkstra (2020)
- Prof. Piet Gros (2018)
- Prof. Daniël Vanmaekelbergh (2015)
- Prof. Anna Akhmanova (ERC Synergy, 2013)
- Prof. Frank de Groot (2013)
- Prof. Krijn de Jong (2013)
- Prof. Bert Weckhuysen (2012)
- Prof. Alfons van Blaaderen (2011)
- Prof. Corné Pieterse (2010)
- Prof. Piet Gros (2008)
NWO Vici
- Dr. Thomas Grimm (2020)
- Prof. Ronald Pierik (2018)
- Dr. Enrico Mastrobattista (2018)
- Prof. Maarten Kole (2018)
- Prof. Friedrich Förster (2017)
- Dr. Mike Boxem (2017)
- Prof. Berend Snel (2015)
- Dr. A. André Mischke (2014)
- Prof. Marius Crainic (2013)
- Prof. Petra de Jongh (2012)
- Prof. Ronald de Vries (2012)
- Prof. René van Roij (2011)
- Prof. Raimond Snellings (2011)
- Prof. Roland Pieters (2008)
KNAW Academy Professors
- Prof. Hans Oerlemans (2007)
- Prof. Henk Lekkerkerker (2005)
- Prof. Gerard ’t Hooft (2003)