2007: Charlene-Heisler-Prize for the best astronomy PhD in 2006 in Australia[1] 2009: Opening presentation XLAB Science Festival, Göttingen 2009: Ludwig Biermann Award (Young Astronomer Award) of the German Astronomical Society 2010: Annie J. Cannon Award of the American Astronomical Society[2] 2010: Lise Meitner Lecturer, Göttingen[3][4] and Innsbruck 2011: Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow, National Academy of Sciences