Uwe Thumm, Kansas State University (IMAGE) Kansas State University Caption Uwe Thumm, Kansas State University professor of physics, has received the international Humboldt Research Award for his lifetime achievements in research. Credit Kansas State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.