Due to his achievements in the field of physical metallurgy and metallography as well as in appreciation of his active work in the technical committee Materialography and in other expert committees, the German Society for Materials Science e.V. has awarded Albert Kneißl the honorary membership 2021. The award ceremony took place on September 6 during the DGM Day, which was held virtually due to the pandemic. The laudation was given by Helmut Clemens.