Menzel Randolf

Randolf Menzel is a Professor and Head of the Institute of Neurobiology at the Free University of Berlin since 1976. He holds a Guest Professorship at the Center of Neuroscience, University of Trondheim (Norway, since 2002). His roles include former Dean of the School of Biology at Free University of Berlin (1978-1980) and President of the International Society of Neuroethology (1992–1995).

His research focuses on neurobiological mechanisms underlying honeybee behavior, including learning/memory, navigation, communication, and sensory processing (color vision and olfaction). He has pioneered studies on the neural basis of insect cognition and behavioral plasticity.

• Key Honors: Leibniz Award (1991), Körber-Preis (2000), Honorary Doctorate (2007), and EMBO membership (2014).
• Leadership: Referee for Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (1988–1996), Curator at Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (1987–1996).

His work bridges molecular, cellular, and behavioral neuroscience, with global recognition reflected in his memberships in multiple scientific academies.