FEMS Past President Aldo R. Boccaccini receives DGM’s highest distinction

Professor Aldo R. Boccaccini, FEMS Past President, has been awarded the Heyn Medal 2026, the highest distinction of the German Society for Materials Science (DGM). The award was presented during the MSE 2026 Conference in Darmstadt, Germany, in September 2026.

The medal recognises his lifetime scientific achievements and significant contributions to materials science and engineering, particularly in biomaterials science.

At the conference, Professor Boccaccini delivered the invited plenary lecture, “Bioactive materials in healthcare: from tissue engineering to biofabrication and ionic medicine”. His presentation explored the contributions of materials science and engineering to healthcare and biomedical technology, from permanent implants to bioactive and cell-instructive materials for tissue regeneration.

In accepting the distinction, Professor Boccaccini thanked the DGM Board, the award committee and those who supported his nomination. He highlighted his longstanding connection with the DGM, spanning more than 30 years, and the honour of having represented the society at FEMS for over a decade.

FEMS warmly congratulates Professor Boccaccini on this outstanding recognition of his scientific achievements and service to the materials community.

Read the interview with Professor Boccaccini on the DGM website (in German).