The TUM Ambassadors 2024 at their award ceremony together with TUM Vice President Prof. Dr. Juliane Winkelmann (left) and TUM President Prof. Dr. Thomas Hofmann (right): from left Prof. Gustavo Henrique Goldman, Prof. Ron M.A. Heeren, Prof. Noelle Selin, Prof. Henrik Selin, Prof. Iris Tommelein (Photo: Astrid Eckert/TUM).
TUM honors five Research Alumni
Once a year, the President awards the honorary title of “TUM Ambassador” to those who have particularly enriched TUM with their scientific expertise and international experience during their stay.
Ambassadors and Advisors
The TUM Ambassadors are links between TUM and the international academic research and industry community. The dedicated participation of TUM Ambassadors as ambassadors and advisors strengthens our global network and promotes the exchange of knowledge on an international level.
TUM President Prof. Dr. Thomas F. Hofmann said on behalf of the occasion: “I am very grateful to our esteemed TUM Ambassadors for their extraordinary contributions to our university. These outstanding scientists bring invaluable knowledge and commitment and foster a vibrant environment of international collaboration and innovation at TUM. Their commitment not only advances their respective fields, but also strengthens the global scientific community. I thank you for your tireless support and for being an essential part of our academic family.”
The following were honored:
– Prof. Gustavo Henrique Goldman, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
– Prof. Ron M.A. Heeren, Maastricht University, Netherlands
– Prof. Noelle Selin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA
– Prof. Henrik Selin, Boston University, USA
– Prof. Iris Tommelein, University of California, Berkeley, USA
