Reinhard Genzel
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Reinhard Genzel was born on March 24, 1952, in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe [1]. He is an astronomer, university teacher, astrophysicist, and scientist [2][3]. His father was Ludwig Genzel [4].
Genzel received his education at the University of Bonn, University of Freiburg, and Berthold-Gymnasium Freiburg . His work focuses on submillimetre astronomy, infrared astronomy, astrophysics, and science [3].
Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards, including the Prix Jules Janssen, Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Tycho Brahe Medal, Stern–Gerlach Medal, Balzan Prize, and Harvey Prize, among others [5][6][7][8][9].
Key Facts
- Father: Ludwig Genzel[7]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
- Native language: German[9]
- Field of work: submillimetre astronomy[10], infrared astronomy[11], astrophysics[12], science[13]
- Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], University of California, Berkeley[15], Harvard University[16], Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics[17], Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics[18]
- Educated at: University of Freiburg[19], Berthold-Gymnasium Freiburg[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Peter Georg Mezger[21]
- Award received: Prix Jules Janssen[22], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], Tycho Brahe Medal[24], Stern–Gerlach Medal[25], Balzan Prize[26], Harvey Prize[27], Petrie Prize Lecture[28], Herschel Medal[29], Karl Schwarzschild Medal[30], Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[31], Fellow of the American Physical Society[32], Albert Einstein Medal[33], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[34], The Shaw Prize in Astronomy[35]
- Member of: Royal Society[36], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[37], French Academy of Sciences[38], National Academy of Sciences[39], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[40], Academia Europaea[41], Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[42], International Astronomical Union[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Doctoral student: Shy Genel[45]
- Academic degree: doctorate[46]
- Family name: Genzel[47]
- Given name: Reinhard[48]
- Work location: Munich[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[50]
- Name in native language: Reinhard Genzel[51]
FAQs
Where was Reinhard Genzel born?
Reinhard Genzel's place of birth was Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[2].
Who were Reinhard Genzel's parents?
Reinhard Genzel's father was Ludwig Genzel[7].
What did Reinhard Genzel do for work?
Reinhard Genzel worked as an astronomer[3], university teacher[4], astrophysicist[5], and scientist[6].
Where did Reinhard Genzel go to school?
Reinhard Genzel was educated at University of Freiburg[19] and Berthold-Gymnasium Freiburg[20].
What awards did Reinhard Genzel receive?
Honors received include Prix Jules Janssen[22], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], Tycho Brahe Medal[24], and Stern–Gerlach Medal[25].