Prof. Dr.-Ing: Thomas Grützner has been recognised with two Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2026 for his editorial work with Discover Chemical Engineering. He received both the Editorial Contribution Award and the Author Service Award.
The Editorial Contribution Award recognises editors who rank among the top 20% for manuscripts sent to peer review, highlighting careful evaluation of submissions and strong stewardship of the peer-review process. The Author Service Award recognises editors who rank among the top 20% for time to first decision, reflecting a commitment to an efficient, constructive, and fair experience for authors.
These awards acknowledge Thomas' contribution to maintaining high editorial standards and supporting the scientific publishing process in chemical engineering.