In recognition of his groundbreaking work in the field of heterogeneous catalysis, Bert Weckhuysen has been awarded the 2024-2025 Earl L. Muetterties Memorial Lectureship in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. This lectureship honors the legacy of Earl Leonard Muetterties, a distinguished chemist who made lasting contributions during his scientific career.

The lectureship not only celebrates Prof. Weckhuysen’s outstanding scientific achievements but also includes a visiting scholarship for him to engage with students and staff members in the Department of Chemistry at UC Berkeley.