German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
The Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher (German Academy of Natural Scientists) Leopoldina was founded in 1652 and is the oldest continuously existing academy of natural sciences and medicine in the world.
With over 1 500 members (figures for 2017) from numerous countries, the Leopoldina is the largest academy in Germany.
The Leopoldina was declared the in 2008. The academy is intended to serve as a legitimate, independent institution promoting and providing scientific expertise on issues concerning the future of society. New members are admitted on the basis of nomination by existing members and election by the Presidium.
The following members of the TUM have been admitted to the Leopoldina:
Full Professor for Biological Imaging (TUM School of Medicine and Health)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2024.
Full Professor for Solid-State Electrolytes (TUM School of Natural Sciences)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2024.
Full Professor for Proteomics and Bioanalytics (TUM School of Life Sciences)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2021.
Full Professor for Arithmetic Geometry (Faculty of Mathematics)
Prof. Dr. Eva Viehmann was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2021.
Full Professor of Neurogenetics (Faculty of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2020.
Full Professor of Ethics in Medicine and Health Technologies (Faculty of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2020.
Full Professor of Experimental Genetics (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2019.
Full Professor of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2017.
Full Professor of Biomolecular NMR-Spectroscopy (Department of Chemistry)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2017.
Full Professor of Clinical Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2015.
Full Professor of Gynaecology (Department of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2014.
Full Professor of Molecular Biophysics (Department of Physics)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2014.
Full Professor of Ecophysiology of Plants (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2013.
Full Professor of Metabolic Diseases (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2013.
Full Professor of Cartography (Department of Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2011.
Full Professor of Livestock Biotechnology (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2011.
Full Professor of Botany (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2010.
Full Professor of Theoretical Information Technology (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) since 2010
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2008.
Professor Emeritus of Microbiology (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2008.
Full Professor of Organic Chemistry (Department of Chemistry)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2006.
Full Professor of Biotechnology (Department of Chemistry)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2006.
Full Professor of Communication Networks (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2005.
Full Professor of Astronomical and Physical Geodesy (Department of Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2004.
Full Professor at the Nuclear Medical Clinic and Policlinic (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2004.
Full Professor of Software & Systems Engineering (Department of Informatics)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2003.
Full Professor of Nutrition Physiology (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2003.
Full Professor of Nutritional Medicine (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2003.
Full Professor of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (Department of Chemistry)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2002.
Full Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2001.
Full Professor at the Friedrich Schiedel endowed Chair of Neuroscience (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2001.
Full Professor of Soil Science (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2001.
Full Professor of Nutritional Sciences (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
Prof. Dr. Günther Wolfram was elected a member of Leopoldina in 2000.
Full Professor at the Institute for Pathology and Pathological Anatomy (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1999.
Consultant for Pathology (TUM School of Medicine) since 2009
Prof. Dr. Günter Klöppel was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1999.
Full Professor at the Clinic and Policlinic for Radiotherapy and Radiological Oncology (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1998.
Full Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (Department of Chemistry)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1995.
Full Professor of Applied Mathematics (Department of Mathematics)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1995.
Full Professor of Surgery (TUM School of Medicine)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1993.
Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine (TUM School of Medicine)
Prof. Dr. Meinhard Classen (1936-2019) was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1991.
Full Professor of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry (Department of Chemistry)
was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1990.
Full Professor of Soil Science (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
Prof. Dr. Udo Schwertmann (1927–2016) was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1987.
Full Professor of Mathematics and Informatics
Prof. Dr. Friedrich L. Bauer (1924–2015) was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1984.
Full Professor of Animal Nutrition and Nutrition Physiology (TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan)
Prof. Dr. Manfred Kirchgeßner (1929–2017) was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1983.
Full Professor of Experimental Physics (Department of Physics)
Prof. Dr. Rudolf Mößbauer (1929–2011) was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1970.
Full Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (Department of Chemistry)
Prof. Dr. Ernst Otto Fischer (1918–1973) was elected a member of Leopoldina in 1969.