Adam Riess
Astrophysicist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
December 16th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American astrophysicist and astronomer contributed significantly to the understanding of dark energy and the expansion of the universe. Worked with the Hubble Space Telescope to measure the distance to faraway supernovae, leading to the discovery of the universe's accelerated expansion. This research helped clarify the role of dark energy in the cosmos. Served as a professor at Johns Hopkins University, engaging in teaching and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011
Contributed to the measurement of cosmic expansion using supernovae
Collaborated on research leading to the discovery of dark energy
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