Bernd Rech elected Member of the Slovenian Academy

Bernd Rech is very pleased to be honoured by the Slovenian Academy of Engineering. To his left is IAS President Mark Pleško.

Bernd Rech is very pleased to be honoured by the Slovenian Academy of Engineering. To his left is IAS President Mark Pleško. © Marjan Verč

With other new IAS members, Bernd Rech meets the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob.

With other new IAS members, Bernd Rech meets the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Robert Golob. © Marjan Verč

Guests and members of the IAS at the festive event in Ljubljana on 5 June 2023.

Guests and members of the IAS at the festive event in Ljubljana on 5 June 2023. © Marjan Verč

In February 2023, the Scientific Director of Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin was elected Corresponding Member of the Slovenian Academy of Engineering (IAS).

On 5 June, a festive event with all newly elected members took place in Ljubljana. A total of 31 Slovenian and international experts were officially recognised.
The international experts who received a corresponding membership come from the United States, the United Kingdom, Macedonia, Germany and Norway.


The ceremony to award the certificates to the newly elected members was also attended by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Robert Golob.

"Diversity and international cooperation are key to progress"

Bernd Rech now joins the 99 members of the Slovenian Academy of Engineering Sciences. IAS members are elected on the basis of their outstanding achievements in the fields of engineering sciences, technological development, the introduction of new technologies and products, and the effective development of industrial enterprises and other economic institutions.

At the ceremony, IAS President Dr Mark Pleško emphasised: "Diversity and international cooperation are key to progress and innovation in engineering, technology, development and business. With the new members, we strengthen our expertise, contribute to the international exchange of ideas and best practices and promote science and the engineering professions to the public. One of the most important goals of the IAS is to promote innovation and the development of the engineering profession in Slovenia and to strengthen the role and influence of engineers in society".

Apple of Inspiration

In December 2018, Bernd and HZB researchers had already received the Apple of Inspiration from the Slovenian President, Borut Pahor. With this award, he honours achievements in culture, science, sport and society. The Berlin scientists were the first foreigners to receive the prize, together with colleagues from the University of Ljubljana. (> Read more)

There is a piece of Slovenian news about the festivities here.

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