Richard R. Ernst Prize Awarded to Professors Andrew Webb and Bernhard Blümich at EUROMAR 2024

Professor Dr. Bernhard Blümich is renowned for his extensive methodological work in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and the development of the NMR-MOUSE, a hand-held NMR device that has revolutionized the way we analyze materials. At RWTH Aachen University, his research has provided deep insights into the molecular structure and dynamics of polymers and porous materials, with applications extending to the preservation of cultural heritage. Professor Blümich's work has expanded the possibilities of NMR, from the development of compact devices to the exploration of new methodologies and applications.

Professor Blümich stated: "I am grateful to the brilliant students, postdocs and collaborators in my team who shared my enthusiasm to venture into exploring unconventional NMR hardware, methods, and new applications."

Lucio Frydman, Chair of the Award Committee and Professor at the Weizmann Institute stated: "The 2024 Richard R. Ernst Prize to Professors Blümich and Webb was awarded for their seminal contributions to the development and application of low-field magnetic resonance. The passion and the singular scientific achievements of Professors Webb and Blümich are truly inspiring. Their efforts in bringing NMR and MRI to new constituencies are a testament to the potential of this powerful scientific tool. We extend our sincere congratulations to them on this well-deserved recognition with the prestigious award."

The Richard R. Ernst Prize was founded by EUROMAR with sponsorship by Bruker in 2016 to recognize recent beneficial methods and applications in Magnetic Resonance research. Named after the 1991 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Prof. Richard R. Ernst, for his seminal contributions to the development of FT-NMR , the Richard R. Ernst Prize represents a significant recognition in the field of magnetic resonance research and its practical applications.