Ute, we would like to congratulate you on winning this prestigious award.

Thank you very much. I am extremely pleased that the crystallographic community is honoring my work and my achievements in electron crystallography.

Could you tell us a little about your childhood and early education.

Sven, we would like to congratulate you on winning this prestigious award.

Thank you! Except for a poster prize once, this is my first scientific award, so I am very pleased. 

Could you tell us a little about your childhood and early education?