Flemming Besenbacher has recently been elected member of the acclaimed Belgian science academy "European Academy of Sciences".

The academy aims at electing the best European scientists as its members, who join the academy by invitation only.

"I am honoured to be recognised by being elected member of the European Academy of Sciences whose purpose is to promote excellence in science and technology. EURASC has an essential role in fostering social and economic development as well as growth in society by contributing scientifically founded analyses. This is precisely the type of scientific social responsibility that I want to advocate", says Flemming Besenbacher.