The European Linneborn Prize for Outstanding Merits in biomass is being awarded on the occasion of the EUBCE Conference.
This prize was established by the European Commission in 1994 to honor scientific, technical or managerial merit in the development of energy from biomass.
For more information please visit www.linneborn-prize.org
Linneborn Prize 2025 Winner:
Martin Junginger
The Prize was delivered on Monday 9th June during the Opening Session
Martin Junginger
Full Professor Bio-Based Economy
Utrecht University
Martin Junginger is internationally recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of renewable energy, particularly in sustainable bioenergy trade. Since 2001, he has been a leading force in advancing technological innovation and cost reduction in renewable energy systems. As leader of IEA Bioenergy Task 40 (2013–2018), he played a pivotal role in shaping global discussions on biomass sustainability, logistics, and market development. A prolific scholar and thought leader, Martin has authored over 180 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to the IPCC SRRES report, and co-edited influential volumes, including Technological Learning in the Energy Sector. With an H-index of 57 and over 10,000 citations, his work continues to inspire science, policy, and industry worldwide.
EUBCE 2025
Linneborn Prize photos
The Awarded International Personalities
1994 – 2024
2024 | Solange I. Mussatto
32nd European Biomass Conference - Marseille
2023 | Suani T. Coelho
31st European Biomass Conference - Bologna
2022 | Ingwald Obernberger
30th European Biomass Conference - online
2021 | Juan Carrasco
29th European Biomass Conference - online
2019 | David Baxter
27th European Biomass Conference – Lisbon
2018 | Douglas C. Elliott
26th European Biomass Conference – Copenhagen
2017 | David Chiaramonti
25th European Biomass Conference – Stockholm
2016 | John (Jack) Saddler
24th European Biomass Conference – Amsterdam
2015 | Andrè Faaij
23rd European Biomass Conference – Vienna
2014 | Yuan Zhenhong
22nd European Biomass Conference – Hamburg
2013 | Wim Van Swaaij
Special Award – 21st European Biomass Conference – Copenhagen
2013 | Liisa Viikari
21st European Biomass Conference – Copenhagen
2012 | Hermann Hofbauer
20th European Biomass Conference – Milano
2011 | Kai Sipilä
19th European Biomass Conference – Berlin
2010 | Kyriakos Maniatis
18th European Biomass Conference – Lyon
2009 | Bryan M. Jenkins
17th European Biomass Conference – Hamburg
2008 | José Roberto Moreira
16th European Biomass Conference – Valencia
2007 | Tony Bridgwater
15th European Biomass Conference – Berlin
2005 | Wolfgang Palz
14th European Biomass Conference – Paris
2004 | Spyros Kyritsis
13th European Biomass Conference – Rome
2002 | Philippe Chartier
12th European Biomass Conference – Amsterdam
2000 | Ton Beenackers
11th European Biomass Conference – Seville
1998 | David Hall
10th European Biomass Conference – Wurzburg
1996 | Ralph Overend
9th European Bionergy Conference – Copenhagen
1994 | Giuliano Grassi
8th European Bioenergy Conference – Vienna