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Michael Steinacher awarded with honorary doctorate

Michael Steinacher receiving a honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Sciences from Dean Prof. Marcel Mayor.

Michael Steinacher received a honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Sciences from Dean Prof. Marcel Mayor. (Photo: University of Basel, Christian Flierl)

The Faculty of Science awarded its honorary doctorate to electrical engineer Michael Steinacher. He has opened up uncharted academic territory by developing precision electronics, and his commitment has inspired the interest of many young people in the Basel region in the natural sciences and technology.