Lund University can award silver and gold medals to people who have made important contributions to either Lund University or society at large. The first time the gold medal was awarded was in 1967 when it was awarded to Tetra Pak founder Ruben Rausing.
Lund University’s most-awarded researcher
The Awards Council that selects the medallists states that Anne L’Huillier is the most awarded researcher at Lund University and an internationally leading scientist. She obtained her doctorate at Université Paris VI, and is currently a professor of atomic physics. She has received the Max Born Award, the UNESCO L’Oreal Award, the Blaise Pascal Medal, and the Wolf Prize in Physics for pioneering work in ultrafast laser science and its applications. Lund University wishes to honour a researcher who has made an outstanding contribution to strengthening Lund University's world-leading research.
In addition to Professor Anne L’Huillier, will Jonas Hafström, former chairman of the university board, also receive the gold medal.