| 2013 |
Heinz-Maier-Leibnitz-Prize |
| 2012 |
Bayer Early Excellence in Science Award |
| 2012 |
ADUC Jahrespreis für Habilitanden (2011/2012) |
| 2011 |
European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant |
| 2010 |
Thieme Journal Award |
| 2009 |
Member of the Global Young Faculty |
| 2009 |
Appointed Group Leader by the Max-Planck Society |
| 2007 |
Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) |
| 2007 |
Laureate of the DSM Awards in Science & Technology 2007 |
| 2007 |
Roche Award |
| 2006 |
Best oral communication at the Frühjahrssymposium 2006 |
| 2005 |
Best oral communication at the YoungChem 2005 |
| 2005 |
Aspirant FNRS at the Université catholique de Louvain |
| 2005 |
Lhoist R&D Prize |
| 2003 |
Ph.D. Scolarship from the Fonds pour la Recherche dans l'Industrie et l'Agriculture (FRIA) |
| 2002 |
IAESTE scolarship for a 6-month industrial internship (Clariant AG, Basel) |
| 2002 |
Merit scolarship for excellence in Chemistry studies |
| 2001 |
Merit scolarship for excellence in Chemistry studies |
| 2000 |
Merit scolarship for excellence in Chemistry studies |