| 2017 |
Kolos Medal, Polish Chemical Society |
| 2014 |
Robert-Bunsen-Lecture, Deutsche Bunsengesellschaft |
| 2013 |
ERC Advanced Grant, European Research Council |
| 2012 |
Liebig-Medal, German Chemical Society |
| 2008 |
Member, Nordrhein-Westfälische Akademie der Wissenschaften |
| 2007 |
Member, International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sciences |
| 2007 |
Member, Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina |
| 2002 |
Schrödinger Medal, World Association of Theoretical Chemists |
| 1988 |
Career Grant, Alfried-Krupp Foundation |
| 1982 |
Heisenberg Fellowship, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft |
| 1975 |
Liebig Fellowship, Verband der Chemischen Industrie |