Joachim Bublath

He developed his passion for natural sciences early on. After finishing school with a high school diploma, Bublath studied theoretical physics, mathematics and chemistry at the University of Frankfurt and the Technical University of Munich. From 1971, Bublath worked as a producer of scientific films for ARD and ZDF as well as for universities in South America, Asia and Africa. In 1981, Bublath was promoted to head of the ZDF science and technology department. Bublath earned greater popularity as a presenter through the scientific program "Adventure Research". In this series he covered current topics on the current state of science. The focus was also on a generally understandable presentation of the scientific topics. Bublath presented the ZDF program "Knoff-hoff" as another successful program. In it he presented astonishing findings from research and physics using numerous models. The full-length knowledge program that makes you think and be amazed is one of his most popular productions. Bublath also appeared as the author of numerous non-fiction books. His publications include the titles "Amazing Experiments in Natural Science" (1995), "The Secret of Life" (1999), "Secrets of our Universe" and "Chaos in the Universe" (2001). In 1990 Bublath won the ISFA (International Science Film Association) prize and was awarded the "Telestar". In 1992 he received the "Prix Jules Verne" in Paris. In 1993 he was awarded the Journalism Prize of the German Physical Society for his work as an author. In 1994, Joachim Bublath received the Bavarian Television Prize. In 1995 he was awarded the "Prix Leonardo da Vinci" in Parma. In 1997 he received first prize at the 14th International Festival of Scientific Documentaries in Paris. In 1997, Bublath was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for his work as a science journalist. In 1999 he received the "Prix Ciência" at the Teleciência film festival in Portugal and in 2000 the 1st prize at the Scientific Film Festival in Lisbon. Other awards include the "Golden Açor", 1st prize at the international Atlantic Television Festival of the Azores (2001), the "Prix Leonardo Speciale, Parma" (2003), 1st prize at the 20th International Festival of Scientific Film in Paris and in 2003 the Slovak Film Academy Prize at the Ekotopfilm Festival in Bratislava. In 2007 he was chosen science journalist of the year. His last ZDF broadcast "Joachim Bublath" took place on March 5, 2008. In May 2008, the GWUP awarded him the Carl Sagan Prize for his journalistic work, as Bublath had played a key role in shaping the scientific television landscape since 1981.