The GDCh Division of Coating Chemistry 's lecture prizes have been awarded since 2009 for the two best lectures at the Paint Conference. They include a certificate, prize money of 750 euros (1st place) or 250 euros (2nd place) and the attractive coating chemistry trophy. The best poster is awarded a certificate, prize money of 250 euros and also the trophy. The exclusive production represents the excellence of the speakers who are honored with the prizes.
An independent jury appointed by the Division Board assesses the scientific conference contributions according to scientific content and quality.
The following conference prizes were awarded during the 86th Paint Conference in Magdeburg:
1st Prize for Lecture: Felix Knospe, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences
Modification of ß-cyclodextrin and the use of inclusion compounds for novel corrosion protection coatings
2nd lecture prize: Dr. Jan Sütterlin, Covestro
A New Digital Approach to Binder and Formulation Design using Monte Carlo Simulation
poster award: Lea Senneka, University of Innsbruck
circular economy of fiber-reinforced plastics
During the 85th Lacktagung in Mainz, two lecture prizes and one poster award were awarded (photos: Dr. Stefan Kirsch):
During the 84th Lacquer Conference in Würzburg, two lecture prizes and one poster award were awarded.
Two lecture prizes and one poster award were awarded during the 83rd Paint Conference in Erfurt. Prof. Dr. Thomas Brock (left in the photos) and Dr. Stefan Kirsch (right) awarded all prizes:
Photos: Dr. Michael Hilt
1st place
Daniel Appel
University of Paderborn
2nd place
Dr. Ulrich Tritschler
BASF SE, Ludwigshafen
1st place
Dr. Gesa J. Patzelt
Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen
Lecture title: "Omniphobic surfaces to improve anti-ice and anti-contamination properties"
2nd place
Dr. PJ Driest
Covestro, Leverkusen, and University of Twente (The Netherlands)
Lecture title: "Viscosity of Aliphatic Isocyanurate Crosslinkers"
1st place
Anastassija Wittmer
Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen
2nd place
Dr. Joachim Venzmer
Evonik Nutrition and Care GmbH, Essen
| Year | Award venue | Place | name | Affiliation at the time of award |
| 2024 | Magdeburg | 1. 2. | Felix Knospe Dr. Jan Sütterlin | Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences Covestro Deutschland AG, Leverkusen |
| 2023 | Mainz | 1. 2. | Thomas Höfer Yannick Schuchmann | University of Innsbruck Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences |
| 2022 | Würzburg | 1. 2. | Lukas Appelhoff Dr. Wolfgang Paulus and Dr. Oliver Tiedje | Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences BASF SE, Ludwigshafen and Fraunhofer IPA, Stuttgart |
| 2020 | no award | |||
| 2019 | Erfurt | 1. 2. | Dennis Oprych Dr. Florian E. Golling | Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Krefeld Covestro, Leverkusen |
| 2018 | Bayreuth | 1. 2. | Daniel Appel Dr. Ulrich Tritschler | University of Paderborn BASF SE, Ludwigshafen |
| 2017 | no award | |||
| 2016 | Paderborn | 1. 2. | Dr. Gesa J. Patzelt PJ Driest | Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen Covestro, Leverkusen and University of Twente, NL |
| 2015 | Schwerin | 1. 2. | Anastassja Wittmer Dr. Joachim Venzmer | Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen Evonik Nutrition and Care GmbH, Essen |
| 2014 | no award | |||
| 2013 | Schwäbisch Gmünd | 1. 2. | Dr. Oliver Strube Sabine Scharf | University of Paderborn Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen |
| 2012 | Bremerhaven | 1. 2. | Dr. Sebastian Enck Dr. Susanne Bender | BASF SE; Ludwigshaven ILF, Magdeburg |
| 2011 | Muenster | 1. 2. | Dr. A. Andersen Dr. Christian Hager and Dr. Matthias Schneider | BASF SE, Ludwigshafen Fraunhofer IPA; Stuttgart |
| 2010 | Wernigerode | 1. 2. | Dr. Frank J. Maile Anja Zockoll and Andreas Brinkmann | Merck, Darmstadt Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen |
| 2009 | Überlingen | 1. 2. | Dr. Joachim Venzmer Taner Bicer | Evonik Goldschmidt, Essen Wörwag, Böblingen |
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