Before a research paper is published at a conference such as NeurIPS or CVPR, it is reviewed by independent experts in the field. During this so-called peer review, the reviewers assess whether the methods are sound, whether the results support the conclusions, and what new insights the paper contributes. They also provide the authors with specific suggestions for improvement. On this basis, a decision is made as to whether a paper is accepted.
Peer review only works if people take the time to carry it out thoroughly. We are therefore all the more delighted that this year, two members of our laboratory have been recognised for their work as reviewers.
Max Gutbrod received the ‘Top Reviewer’ award at NeurIPS 2026. Christoph Palm was honoured as an ‘Outstanding Reviewer’ at CVPR 2026. This award is given to the top 5 per cent of reviewers.
Our team contributes to the scientific community through our own research. Careful peer review is the second part of this contribution, as it ensures the quality of research. Peer review is unpaid and usually goes unnoticed. This makes it all the more rewarding when it is recognised.
Congratulations to both of them!
