Professor
Remko Boom
University of Copenhagen / Wageningen University & Research
The Nils Foss
Prize 2026
November 19, 3:00 PM
University of Copenhagen
Introducing the Nils Foss Prize
The Nils Foss Prize honors excellent, innovative research leading to remarkable improvements in sustainability, quality, and safety in the food supply chain. Throughout his career, Nils Foss was an enthusiastic exponent of innovation and entrepreneurship within the field of analytical technology and its application to enhancing quality and productivity in food, feed, and agriculture.
In 2026, the Nils Foss Prize will celebrate its 10th anniversary. We look forward to a very special award ceremony and reception, honoring a decade of excellence and talent in food science.
To recognize Nils Foss’ lifelong achievements, FOSS will continue to award an Excellence Prize to a globally respected scientist for world-class innovative research. Additionally, a Talent Prize will be awarded to a young and promising scientist.
Previous Laureates and Talents
The latest winners of the Nils Foss Excellence Prize (€ 100,000), Professor Remko Boom, and the Nils Foss Talent Prize (€ 15,000), Natasha Logan, will be presenting at the Food Analytics Conference on their relative fields of expertise, which will serve among the themes for the conference.
Read more about all the previous winners of the two prizes below.
Research Fellow
Natasha Logan
Queen's University Belfast
Professor
Rudolf Krska
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)
Co-Principal Investigator
Leoni Jahn
Technical University of Denmark
Professor
Anne S. Meyer
Technical University of Denmark
Assistant Professor
Lutz Grossmann
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Professor
Eric Andrew Decker
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Postdoctoral Scientist
Laura Roman Rivas
Aarhus University
Associate Professor
Mahesha Manjunatha Poojary
University of Copenhagen
Professor
David Julian McClements
University of Massachusetts
Associate Professor
Qian Janice Wang
Aarhus University
Professor
Robert David Hall
Wageningen University & Research
PhD
Klavs Martin Sørensen
University of Copenhagen
Professor
Frank M. Aarestrup
Technical University of Denmark
Associate Professor
Kristian Holst Laursen
University of Copenhagen
Professor
Rasmus Bro
University of Copenhagen
Associate Professor
Bekzod Khakimov
University of Copenhagen
The Nils Foss Excellence Prize
The Prize laureate is an active and internationally recognized scientist who has demonstrated excellent innovative research within the application of analytical technology in the food, feed and agricultural area. Focus will be on research leading to significant breakthrough in the application of analytical technologies that promote improvements in sustainability, quality and/or safety in the food production chain.
The prize is € 100,000
The award winner has conducted at least 10 years of excellent research. It is an advantage if the award winner has shown impact and entrepreneurship based on the conducted research.
The Nils Foss Prize committee receives nominations of both university and industrial candidates.
The Nils Foss Talent Prize
The Prize talent is a talented and promising upcoming scientist who has made a significant research or innovation contribution to the application of analytical technology to improve the sustainable use of agricultural resources and/or ensuring food quality and safety.
The prize is € 15,000
The award winner is maximum seven years after completion of master’s degree or four years after PhD degree. It is an advantage if the award winner has shown entrepreneurship based on the conducted research.
The Nils Foss Prize committee receives nominations of both university and industrial candidates.
The story behind the glass sculpture for The Nils Foss Prize Award
The Nils Foss Prize Award is symbolized by a decorative glass sculpture. Each sculpture is uniquely designed and handmade, ensuring that the recipients receive a special and personal honor.
From the beginning, these glass awards have been more than just trophies. They are works of art crafted by the renowned Danish glass artist Torben Jørgensen.
When selected to design the glass sculptures for the prize, Torben Jørgensen knew exactly how to bring his vision to life. The design process was thoughtful and deliberate, with the choice of glass and form being no coincidence. He was certain from the outset that the grain motif from The Nils Foss Prize logo would play a central role in the final design, symbolizing the core values of the prize and its connection to sustainable food production.
In the coming years, Torben Jørgensen’s daughter, Karin Mørch, will take over the creation of the sculptures. Karin is a respected glass artist with over 20 years of experience.
Venue
The Nils Foss Prize award ceremony will take place at the Ceremonial Hall in the main building of the University of Copenhagen. You will find the entrance to the award ceremony from Frue Plads.
The address is:
Festsalen, Frue Plads 4, 1165 Copenhagen K.
The ceremony begins at 3:00 PM, doors open at 2:30 PM
Festsalen, Frue Plads 4,
1165 Copenhagen K.
1165 Copenhagen K.