Aleksander Wolszczan
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Aleksander Wolszczan was born on April 29, 1946, in Szczecinek. He has citizenship of Poland. He is an astrophysicist and professor.
He was educated at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. His field is astronomy. His employers include Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Cornell University, and Pennsylvania State University.[1]
His awards include the Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize, the Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science, the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta, and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[2][3][4] He is a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the International Astronomical Union.[5].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Poland[6]
- Field of work: astronomy[7]
- Employer: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń[8], Cornell University[9], Pennsylvania State University[10]
- Educated at: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń[11]
- Award received: Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize[12], Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science[13], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[14], Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15], Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16]
- Member of: Polish Academy of Sciences[17], International Astronomical Union[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Doctoral student: Maciej Konacki[20]
- Commons category: Aleksander Wolszczan[21]
- Academic degree: scientific professorship degree[22], habilitation[23], doctorate[24]
- Residence: United States[25]
- Family name: Wolszczan[26]
- Given name: Aleksander[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Aleksander Wolszczan[28]
- Commons gallery: Aleksander Wolszczan[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[30]
- Name in native language: Aleksander Wolszczan[31]
- P14528: 26905[32]
- P14974: 22563[33]
Why It Matters
Aleksander Wolszczan has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of PSR 1257+12 b[36], an exoplanet[37]; PSR B1257+12 c[38], an exoplanet[39]; and PSR B1257+12 d[40], an exoplanet[41].
His notable doctoral advisees include Maciej Konacki[42], an astronomer[43], b. 1972[44], of Poland[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[46].
FAQs
Where was Aleksander Wolszczan born?
Aleksander Wolszczan was born in Szczecinek[2].
What did Aleksander Wolszczan do for work?
Aleksander Wolszczan worked as an astrophysicist[3] and professor[4].
Where did Aleksander Wolszczan go to school?
Aleksander Wolszczan was educated at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń[11].
What awards did Aleksander Wolszczan receive?
Honors received include Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize[12], Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science[13], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[14], and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[15].
What did Aleksander Wolszczan discover?
Aleksander Wolszczan is credited as discoverer of PSR 1257+12 b[36], PSR B1257+12 c[38], and PSR B1257+12 d[40].