Wilhelm Exner (1840-1931) was committed to modernising and transforming the economy, science and society. The medal is dedicated to his spirit of discovery.
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21 May 2022
Dear @luisa_torsi and dear @kkariko!
We have been so thrilled to have you in Vienna. We are still full of emotional impressions and thankfulness about this exceptional, inspiring week! More photos on bit.ly/w-medals21
All the best, @WilhelmExner Medals Foundation
ALT Both the 'Wilhelm Exner Medal 2021' laureates @kkariko and @luisa_torsi hugging during the ceremony in Vienna on May 18th, 2021
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30 May 2023
Die Exner Lectures 2023 waren ein voller Erfolg. Vier Laureaten-Lectures, 10 Co-Lectures und 50 brillante Posters. Es war wieder ein unglaublich intensiver Blick in die Zukunft der Forschung. Genial! Exner Lectures Fotoalbum
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30 May 2023
2023 Exner Medal: It was another outstanding experience. Congratulations again to the 4 laureates, @QuyenUCSB @eboyden3 Omar M. Yaghi and Daniel G. Anderson
Some impressions here: From the heart of Vienna: The Wilhelm Exner Medal 2023 ecs.page.link/7TVkq
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24 May 2023
I am truly honored to receive the 2023 Exner Medal from Austria. I am grateful for the support of my family & good friends especially Luisa Torsi and Wolfgang Knoll. Big thank to my research team, collabrators and UCSB. The Exner Medal has been awarded since 1921.
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28 Apr 2023
Carl Wagner - Wilhelm Exner Medal 1959
Pioneer of modern metal chemistry and metallurgy. Basic and applied research. Major contributions to the thermodynamics of alloy systems. Elucidation of reaction mechanisms in and on solids.
@TUDarmstadt
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28 Apr 2023
Franz Patat - Wilhelm Exner Medaille 1962
Pionier der Polymerforschung, zahlreiche Impulse & Beiträge zum grundlegenden Verständnis der Aufbaureaktion hochmolekularer Substanzen. Wegbereiter der praktischen, industriellen Umsetzung dieser wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnis.
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27 Apr 2023
Franz Patat - Wilhelm Exner Medal 1962
Pioneer of polymer research, numerous impulses & contributions to the fundamental understanding of the structural reaction of high-molecular substances. Pioneer of the practical, industrial implementation of this scientific knowledge.
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27 Apr 2023
Edoardo Torroja - Wilhelm Exner Medaille 1954
Als Pionier der Bauingenieurkunst, virtuoser Umgang mit dem Baustoff Beton und der Bau gewagter Schalentragwerke. Verwendete erstmals Betonschalen für die Deckenkonstruktionen. Verfasser „Logik der Form“
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26 Apr 2023
Edoardo Torroja - Wilhelm Exner Medal 1954
Pioneer in the art of civil engineering, virtuoso handling of concrete as a building material and the construction of daring shell structures. Used concrete shells for ceiling constructions for the first time. Author of "Logic of Form"
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26 Apr 2023
Herbert Trenkler - Wilhelm Exner Medaille 1970
Maßgeblich bei der Entwicklung des Linz-Donawitz-Verfahren, ein Sauerstoffblasverfahren zur Umwandlung von kohlenstoffreichem Roheisen in kohlenstoffarmen Stahl. 60% des Rohstahls wird heute im LD-Verfahren erzeugt.
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25 Apr 2023
Herbert Trenkler - Wilhelm Exner Medal 1970
Instrumental in the development of the Linz-Donawitz process, an oxygen-blowing process for converting high-carbon pig iron into low-carbon steel. 60% of crude steel is now produced using the LD process.
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24 Apr 2023
Fritz Stüssi - Wilhelm Exner Medaille 1966
Brückenbau @ETH Zürich, Mitwirkung am damals größten Brückenbauwerk der Welt, der 1,7km langen Kill-van-Kull-Bogenbrücke, Staten Island (NY).
Experte bei Kipp- und Beulproblemen, Traglastermittlungen in Stahl, Aluminium und Holz.
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23 Apr 2023
Fritz Stüssi - Wilhelm Exner Medal 1966
Bridge construction @ETH Participation in the then largest bridge construction in the world, the 1.7km long Kill van Kull arch bridge (NY). Expert in tilting and buckling problems, ultimate load determinations in steel, aluminium and wood.
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23 Apr 2023
Willem Johan Kolff - Wilhelm Exner Medaille 1980
Erfinder von Dialysegeräten und der ersten Herz-Lungen-Maschine, sowie künstlicher Organe. Das erste künstliche Herz konnte 1982 bei einem Menschen eingesetzt werden. 1967 verbesserte Kolff die Dialysemaschine für Heimanwendung.
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22 Apr 2023
Willem Johan Kolff - Wilhelm Exner Medal 1980
Inventor of dialysis machines and the first heart-lung machine, as well as artificial organs. The first artificial heart was implanted in a human in 1982. In 1967 Kolff improved the dialysis machine for home use.
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22 Apr 2023
Herbert Mang - Wilhelm Exner Medaille 1996
Bauingenieur @TUWien
Bahnbrechend in der computerunterstützten numerischen Mechanik, bspw. Stabilitätsuntersuchungen von Bauwerken, Traglastermittlungen von Stahlbetonkonstruktionen, geotechnische Untersuchungen im Tunnelbau...
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21 Apr 2023
Herbert Mang - Wilhelm Exner Medal 1996
Civil engineer @TUWien
Groundbreaking in computer-aided numerical mechanics, e.g. stability investigations of structures, determination of bearing loads of reinforced concrete constructions, geotechnical investigations in tunnelling...
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