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Reinhard Genzel is a German astronomer who has made significant contributions to observational astronomy. His work matters because he has conducted groundbreaking research on celestial objects and phenomena that has advanced our understanding of the universe.
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Reinhard Genzel ForMemRS ( German pronunciation: [ˈʁaɪnhaʁt ˈɡɛntsl̩] ; born 24 March 1952) is a German astrophysicist, co-director of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, a professor at LMU and an emeritus professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics "for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy", which he shared with Andrea Ghez and Roger Penrose. In a 2021 interview given to Federal University of Pará in Brazil, Genzel recalls his journey as a physicist; the influence of his father, Ludwig Genzel [de]; his experiences working with Charles H. Townes; and more.
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1952 birthsAlbert Einstein Medal recipientsFellows of the American Physical SocietyForeign associates of the National Academy of SciencesForeign members of the Royal SocietyGerman astrophysicistsGerman Nobel laureatesGottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize winnersKnights Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyLiving peopleMax Planck Institute directors