Stanford Professor Friedrich Prinz Receives High Austrian Decoration

On May 25, 2021, Consul General Andreas Launer presented the prestigious Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art First Class to Prof. Friedrich Prinz, Leonardo Professor for Material Science and Engineering and Senior Fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University.

During the ceremony, Consul General Launer emphasized Professor Prinz’ importance as a leading Austrian scientist and his role as a crucial link between Austria and the Bay Area, one of the global centers of technological innovation. The ceremony at the Austrian Consul General‘s Residence in Los Angeles was also attended by Ambassador Martin Weiss.

Ambassador Martin Weiss, Prof. Friedrich Prinz, Consul General Andreas Launer (c) Tony Zawinul, Gang of 4 Films

Ambassador Martin Weiss, Prof. Friedrich Prinz, Consul General Andreas Launer (c) Tony Zawinul, Gang of 4 Films