FAU Sustainability Prize 2025 for “GreenThread”

Two males: Matthias Tobler and Joachim Hornegger and two females: Stefanie Brückner and Kathrin Castiglione with the FAU Sustainability Prize
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg FAU Awards 28.10.2025 ©Giulia Iannicelli©Giulia Iannicelli

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Kathrin Castiglione, Dr. Stefanie Brückner, and Matthias Tobler have been awarded this year’s FAU Sustainability Award in the Research category. The prize was granted in recognition of their research work in the project “GreenThread: Tailored Enzymes and Microbes for Bio-based Textile Recycling.”

The Sustainability Award is granted every fall as part of the FAU Awards. It honors individuals and teams who are committed to a sustainable future through innovative approaches.