Joseph König Commemorative Medal

§1 of the Award Regulations for the "Joseph König Commemorative Medal"

In memory of the Privy Councilor Professor Dr. Dr.-Ing. eh dr phil. of course hc dr agr. hc Dr. medical hc Joseph König (1843-1930), the deserving doyen of food chemistry, the Association of German Food Chemists in 1934

JOSEPH KÖNIG COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL

created.

The commemorative coin is made of bronze and shows a relief of Joseph König with his name designed by Prof. August Henneberger on the front. The name of the winner and the year of the award are engraved on the back.

The presentation of the "Joseph König Commemorative MEDAL" is currently with a cash prize of
7,500 euros connected.

Since 1951, the GDCh Board has awarded the bronze commemorative coin to individuals who have made special contributions to scientific development and the promotion and recognition of food chemistry .

awardee 2023 - Thomas Henle, TU Dresden

The GDCh recognizes Professor Henle for his outstanding achievements in promoting food chemistry both nationally and internationally. His fundamental work on chemical changes during food processing, particularly under high-pressure treatment, has advanced the field. In addition, he has gained international recognition through his research on the physiological significance of protein modifications and bioactive peptides, particularly in relation to hypertension. Prof. Henle has also made a significant contribution to the development of the Society for Food Chemistry by being active on the Board and serving as Chair from 2005 to 2010.

More information about Professor Henle

selection committee

Prof. Dr. Elke Richling, Technical University of Kaiserslautern (lead management)
Prof. Dr. Markus Fischer, University of Hamburg
Prof. Dr. Marcus Glomb, University of Halle-Wittenberg
Prof. Dr. Gerd Hamscher, Justus Liebig University Gießen
dr Claudia Herles, Dresden State Directorate