Brian Schmidt
Astrophysicist, Nobel Prize laureate
An astrophysicist and academic, significant contributions included studies on the acceleration of the universe's expansion. As a co-recipient of the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics, work involved observations of distant supernovae, which provided critical insights into dark energy. Schmidt served as a professor at the Australian National University, shaping the next generation of scientists through teaching and research.
Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011
Research on dark energy and supernovae
Professor at the Australian National University
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