The European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) has paid a heartfelt tribute to Ulrike Schmid-Staiger, recognising her remarkable career and tireless dedication to the algae sector as she steps into retirement.
A central figure in European algae research and innovation, Ulrike has led groundbreaking work as Group Leader at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB) in Stuttgart. There, she headed both the Algae Biotechnology Group and the Technical Microbiology unit, advancing the field with her scientific insight, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment.
For over a decade, Ulrike has also been a cornerstone of the EABA Scientific Committee. Her contributions have shaped the associationโs strategic direction and helped strengthen its foundations through collaboration, integrity, and scientific excellence.
โ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ข ๐จ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ,โ Ulrike once said โ a sentiment that has guided her work and inspired countless others in the community.
Her retirement marks the end of a profound chapter, but her legacy will continue to resonate through the ongoing support of her institution and the professionals she mentored. EABA also extends a warm welcome to Konstantin Frick, who will take over her role and continue the impactful journey Ulrike helped build.
On behalf of the entire algae community, EABA extends its deepest gratitude to Ulrike Schmid-Staiger for her invaluable contributions and wishes her all the best in this new stage of life.
