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Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt

Galactica IDDGP-3VVG76AJ4ARP

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Brian Schmidt is an American-born Australian astrophysicist. Born 1967 in Missoula. Associated with Mount Stromlo Observatory, Australian National University, Australian National University.

Born
24 Feb 1967, Missoula
Works at
Australian National University, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Australian National University
Citizenship
United States, Australia
Party
Royal Society of London
Languages
English

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Awards and worksilver

  • Nobel Prize in Physics2011
  • Gruber Prize in Cosmology2007
  • Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics2015
10 more awards
  • Dirac Medal for the Advancement of Physics2012
  • Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science2008
  • The Shaw Prize in Astronomy2006
  • Pawsey Medal2001
  • Companion of the Order of Australia2013
  • Fellow of the Royal Society2012
  • Clarivate Citation Laureates2010
  • Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering2023
  • Fellow of the International Science Council
  • Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year2000

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Expertise: astrophysics, supernova, universe

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Questions about this record
Who is Brian Schmidt?
Brian Schmidt is an American-born Australian astrophysicist. Born 1967 in Missoula. Associated with Mount Stromlo Observatory, Australian National University, Australian National University.
What is the Galactica ID of Brian Schmidt?
DGP-3VVG76AJ4ARP is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of Brian Schmidt. The Wikidata id Q201452 resolves to it.