Dmitry was nominated for a Humboldt Research Award by Michael Plum, a professor in the Department of Mathematics with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Dmitry joins a global network of researchers who have received the award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Each year, the Foundation recognizes up to 100 internationally leading researchers from all disciplines in recognition of their academic record to date. Award recipients are invited to conduct a research project of their choice in collaboration with specialist colleagues at research institutes in Germany.