Neil Gehrels
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| Neil Gehrels | |
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| Born | Cornelis A. Gehrels |
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| Occupation | Professor, lecturer, author |
| Known for | Astrophysics researcher |
Dr. Neil A. Gehrels is an astrophysicist specializing in the field of gamma- and cosmic ray astronomy.[1] He graduated in 1976 with Bachelor's degrees in music and physics from the University of Arizona. He received his Ph.D. in physics in 1982 from the California Institute of Technology.[2] He is married to Ellen Williams, who is a professor of physics at the University of Maryland. They have two children. Tommy (born, 1987) and Emily (born, 1990).
[edit] Career
Neil is currently the Chief of the Astroparticle Physics Laboratory at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. He is the principal investigator for the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission. Other responsabilities have included: Project Scientist for the Compton Observatory (1991-2000), Mission Scientist for Mission INTEGRAL, and Deputy Project Scientist for GLAST. He is also an adjunct professor of astronomy at the University of Maryland.[3]
[edit] Awards
- 2007, Bruno Rossi Prize, American Astronomical Society (awarded to the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission)
- 2005, NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal
- 2000, Randolph Lovelace Award, American Astronautical Society
- 1993, Fellow, American Physical Society
- 1976-77, Caltech Graduate Fellowship
[edit] References
- ^ "Astronomer to speak on 'Cosmic Catastrophes'" by Tim Stephens (April 19, 1999)
- ^ Deputy Project Scientist for GLAST
- ^ Neil Gehrels' Home Page
