Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize
| Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Astrophysics, gravitational physics, or cosmology |
| Sponsored by | Institute of Physics |
| Rewards | Silver medal, £1000 |
| First award | 2008 |
| Website | http://www.iop.org/about/awards/ |
The Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize was established in 2008 by the Institute of Physics of London for distinguished contributions to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology. The medal is named after astronomer Fred Hoyle who formulated the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis. The medal is made of silver and is accompanied by a prize and a certificate.[1] The medal is awarded (approximately) biennially. For a full list of Hoyle Prize recipients see https://www.iop.org/about/awards/silver-subject-medals/fred-hoyle-medal-and-prize-recipients.
Recipients of the medal and prize
[edit]The following have won the award:[2]
- 2026: Ofer Lahav, for pioneering AI for astronomy from the early 1990s, and for scientific leadership in developing and exploiting the Dark Energy Survey[3]
- 2024: Isabelle Baraffe, for the structure and evolution of stars and planets[4]
- 2022: Erminia Calabrese, for observational cosmology using the Cosmic Microwave Background[5]
- 2021 Roger Davies, for seminal contributions to understanding the nature and evolution of early-type galaxies and developing their use as cosmological probes.[6]
- 2019: Gilles Chabrier, for a variety of astrophysical domains[7][8]
- 2018: Hiranya Peiris, for cosmic structure[9][10][11]
- 2017: Jane Greaves, for planet formation and exoplanet habitability[12]
- 2016: Sheila Rowan, for laser interferometers[13]
- 2014: Anthony Raymond Bell, for cosmic rays[14]
- 2012: David H. Lyth, for particle cosmology[15]
- 2010: Carlos S. Frenk, for cold dark matter modelling
- 2008: Michael Rowan-Robinson, for infrared and submillimetre astronomy[16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize". Institute of Physics. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ↑ "Fred Hoyle medal recipients". Institute of Physics.[dead link]
- ↑ "2026 Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize". 12 Oct 2026.
- ↑ "2024 Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize". 14 Oct 2024.
- ↑ "2022 Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize". 24 Oct 2022.
- ↑ "Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize recipients | Institute of Physics". www.iop.org. Retrieved 2026-10-20.
- ↑ "Gilles Chabrier, recipient of the 2019 Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize awarded by Institute of Physics (IOP)". ENS de Lyon. 3 July 2019.
- ↑ "Exeter experts awarded prestigious Institute of Physics medals". University of Exeter. 2 July 2019.
- ↑ Kumara, Sisira (13 July 2018). "Two Sri Lankan Scientists Win Institute of Physics Awards for the Year 2018". Sri Lankan Scientist.
- ↑ "Professor Hiranya Peiris wins prestigious Fred Hoyle IOP Medal and Prize". UCL.
- ↑ Mannervik, Sven (16 August 2018). "Hiranya Peiris receives Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize". Fysikums blogg. Stockholme University. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
- ↑ "Cardiff academics pick up prestigious physics awards". Cardiff University. 3 July 2017.
- ↑ Gaal, Rachel (5 July 2016). "Institute of Physics Awards go to Two APS Fellows". American Physical Society.
- ↑ "Physics accolades for STFC scientists". WIRED GOV LTD. 2 July 2014.
- ↑ "Early Universe research wins prize". Lancaster University. 5 July 2012.
- ↑ Reeves, Danielle (10 October 2007). "Success for Imperial physicists at prestigious awards". Imperial College London.
