Georg Agricola Medal –For outstanding achievementsin applied mineralogy

The Georg Agricola Medal is an award presented by the German Mineralogical Society (DMG) in recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of applied mineralogy. It honors work that translates mineralogical knowledge into practical applications and contributes to addressing challenges of societal relevance.

Medal Recipients

Georg Agricola Medal

2026 – Jens Götze

The German Mineralogical Society awards Prof. Jens Götze the Georg Agricola Medal in recognition of his internationally renowned research, his outstanding commitment to teaching, and his successful efforts to bridge the gap between science and the public.

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2023 – Claudia Weidenthaler

From in situ crystallography to functional energy materials: Georg Agricola Medal awarded to Prof. Claudia Weidenthaler in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Applied Mineralogy for the energy transition.

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2022 – Hartmut Schneider

From oxide ceramic synthesis to high-performance materials for aerospace: Georg Agricola Medal awarded to Prof. Dr. Hartmut Schneider in recognition of his pioneering work on mullite and Applied Mineralogy.

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2016 – Ulrich Förstner

Pioneering environmental geochemistry and sediment remediation: Georg Agricola Medal awarded to Prof. Ulrich Förstner for his outstanding contributions to soil and water protection technology.

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2009 – Stanislav Konstantinovich Filatov

Anisotropic thermal expansion and applied crystal structural analysis: Georg Agricola Medal awarded to Prof. Stanislav K. Filatov for his fundamental research on negative thermal expansion in borates and borosilicates.

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2006 – Ekhard Salje

Ferroelastic microstructures and nuclear waste encapsulation: Georg Agricola Medal awarded to Prof. Ekhard K. H. Salje for pioneering applied research on radiation damage, storage minerals, and superconductivity.

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2002 – Gerd Müller

Technical mineralogy and materials science: Georg Agricola Medal awarded to Prof. Gerd Müller for outstanding contributions bridging academia, industry, and materials research.

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2001 – Robert B. Heimann

Crystal dissolution and nuclear waste disposal: Georg Agricola Medal awarded to Prof. Robert Bertram Heimann for pioneering contributions to technical mineralogy.

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Nominate a Candidate

Any DMG member may nominate a candidate for one of the DMG medals. Nominations must be submitted to the Executive Board by 31 January and include a statement of merit and a curriculum vitae. The final decision on awarding a medal is made by the responsible Awards Committee.

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