Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize
Physics award
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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 accompanied by a prize and a certificate.[1] The medal was awarded biennially from 2008 to 2016. It has been awarded annually since 2017.
AwardedforAstrophysics, gravitational physics, or cosmology
SponsoredbyInstitute of Physics
RewardsSilver medal, £1000
Firstaward2008
| 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/ |
Recipients of the medal and prize
The following have won the award:[2]
- 2024: Isabelle Baraffe, for the structure and evolution of stars and planets[3]
- 2022: Erminia Calabrese, for observational cosmology using the Cosmic Microwave Background[4]
- 2019: Gilles Chabrier, for a variety of astrophysical domains[5][6]
- 2018: Hiranya Peiris, for cosmic structure[7][8][9]
- 2017: Jane Greaves, for planet formation and exoplanet habitability[10]
- 2016: Sheila Rowan, for laser interferometers[11]
- 2014: Anthony Raymond Bell, for cosmic rays[12]
- 2012: David H. Lyth, for particle cosmology[13]
- 2010: Carlos S. Frenk, for cold dark matter modelling
- 2008: Michael Rowan-Robinson, for infrared and submillimetre astronomy[14]