Head of iBAM Rudolf Krska awarded with the Nils Foss Prize

Professor Rudolf Krska has been awarded the prestigious €100,000 Nils Foss Excellence Prize 2024 for his groundbreaking research in developing analytical methods that enhance the sustainability and safety of the food production chain.

Over his 30-year career, Professor Krska has become a global authority on food safety, particularly in identifying, assessing, and managing emerging hazards such as mycotoxins and other secondary metabolites from plants and fungi.for his groundbreaking research in developing analytical methods that enhance the sustainability and safety of the food production chain. Over his 30-year career, Krska has become a global authority on food safety, particularly in identifying, assessing, and managing emerging hazards like mycotoxins and other secondary metabolites from plants and fungi.

  • Global Impact: Ranked among the top three researchers in food safety worldwide and the most cited author in the field of mycotoxins.
     
  • Innovative Solutions: Developed integrated methods to prevent and reduce natural toxins in food and feed chains.
     
  • Scientific Leadership: Advanced techniques for quantifying chemical contaminants, improving understanding of their health impacts.
     
  • Entrepreneurship: Founded two successful spin-off companies specializing in food analysis and chemical reference materials.
     

“Professor Krska’s exceptional contributions to food safety research and innovation make him a highly deserving recipient of the Nils Foss Excellence Prize,” said Henrik Wegener, Prize Chair and Rector of the University of Copenhagen.
 

About the Nils Foss Prizes
The Nils Foss Prizes, hosted annually by the University of Copenhagen and sponsored by FOSS, are among the most prestigious awards in global food science. They recognize exceptional talent and outstanding contributions to agriculture, feed, food, and analytical technologies, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability in food systems.
The Excellence Prize awards €100,000, while the Talent Prize awards €15,000. Both prizes are accompanied by a unique handmade glass sculpture created by renowned Danish artist Torben Jørgensen.
 

The Prize Committee:

  • Henrik Wegener, Prize Chair and Rector, University of Copenhagen
     
  • Per Bruun Brockhoff, Rector, IT University of Copenhagen
     
  • Michelle H. Williams, Vice-Dean, Aarhus University
     
  • Kari Tronsmo, Open Innovation Leader, Danone; President, EIT Food Think Tank
     
  • Roy Goodacre, Professor, University of Liverpool
     
  • Søren Balling Engelsen, Professor, University of Copenhagen
     
  • Lars Nørgaard, Director, Machine Learning & Chemometrics, FOSS representative
     
06.12.2024