Niel Brandt

American astronomer
Person human Q7031402
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Niel Brandt

Summary

Niel Brandt is a human[1]. Born in Durham[2], he… he was born on +1970-06-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4] and researcher[5].

Key Facts

  • Niel Brandt's place of birth was Durham[2].
  • Niel Brandt was born on +1970-06-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Niel Brandt held citizenship in United States[6].
  • Niel Brandt's professions included astronomer[4].
  • Niel Brandt worked as a researcher[5].
  • Niel Brandt was employed by Harvard University[7].
  • Among Niel Brandt's employers was Pennsylvania State University[8].
  • Niel Brandt's education included a stint at California Institute of Technology[9].
  • Niel Brandt's education included a stint at Phillips Exeter Academy[10].
  • Niel Brandt's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[11].
  • Niel Brandt's doctoral advisor was Andrew C. Fabian[12].
  • Niel Brandt received the Bruno Rossi Prize[13].
  • Niel Brandt received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[14].
  • Niel Brandt received the Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy[15].
  • Niel Brandt was a member of International Astronomical Union[16].
  • Niel Brandt's image is recorded as Niel Brandt, State College 2015.JPG[17].
  • Niel Brandt is recorded as male[18].
  • Niel Brandt's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Niel Brandt supervised Sarah Gallagher as a doctoral student[20].
  • Niel Brandt's Commons category is recorded as Niel Brandt[21].
  • Niel Brandt's ORCID iD is recorded as 0000-0002-0167-2453[22].
  • Niel Brandt's Mathematics Genealogy Project ID is recorded as 185053[23].
  • Niel Brandt's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0gf5q8[24].
  • Niel Brandt's family name is recorded as Brandt[25].
  • Niel Brandt's given name is recorded as Niel[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Niel Brandt was born in Durham[2]. He was born on +1970-06-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at California Institute of Technology[9], a university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1891[29], headquartered in California[30]; Phillips Exeter Academy[10], a private school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1781[33]; and University of Cambridge[11], a collegiate university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1209[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37]. Niel Brandt's doctoral advisor was Andrew C. Fabian[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[4] and researcher[5]. Employers include Harvard University[7], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1636[40], headquartered in Cambridge[41] and Pennsylvania State University[8], a public research university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1855[44], headquartered in Penn State University Park[45]. Niel Brandt supervised Sarah Gallagher as a doctoral student[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Bruno Rossi Prize[13], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1985[48]; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[14], a fellowship award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1874[51]; and Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy[15], a science award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1974[54].

FAQs

Where was Niel Brandt born?

Born in Durham[2], Niel Brandt…

What did Niel Brandt do for work?

Niel Brandt worked as astronomer[4] and researcher[5].

Where did Niel Brandt go to school?

Niel Brandt was educated at California Institute of Technology[9], Phillips Exeter Academy[10], and University of Cambridge[11].

What awards did Niel Brandt receive?

Honors received include Bruno Rossi Prize[13], Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[14], and Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy[15].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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