Niels Birbaumer

Austrian psychologist
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Niels Birbaumer

Summary

Niels Birbaumer is a human[1]. He was born in Zátoň[2]. He was born on May 11, 1945[3]. He worked as a psychologist[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Niels Birbaumer's place of birth was Zátoň[2].
  • Niels Birbaumer was born on May 11, 1945[3].
  • Niels Birbaumer held citizenship in Austria[7].
  • Niels Birbaumer worked as a psychologist[4].
  • Niels Birbaumer's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Niels Birbaumer's field of work was brain–computer interface[8].
  • Among Niels Birbaumer's employers was University of Tübingen[9].
  • Niels Birbaumer's education included a stint at University of Vienna[10].
  • Niels Birbaumer received the Eva Luise Köhler Research Prize[11].
  • Niels Birbaumer received the Helmholtz Medal[12].
  • Niels Birbaumer received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[13].
  • Niels Birbaumer received the Wilhelm Wundt Medal[14].
  • Niels Birbaumer received the German Psychology Award[15].
  • Niels Birbaumer received the Aristotele Prize[16].
  • Niels Birbaumer was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[17].
  • Niels Birbaumer was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[18].
  • Niels Birbaumer is recorded as male[19].
  • Niels Birbaumer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Niels Birbaumer's Commons category is recorded as Niels Birbaumer[21].
  • Niels Birbaumer's family name is recorded as Birbaumer[22].
  • Niels Birbaumer's given name is recorded as Niels[23].
  • Niels Birbaumer's work location is recorded as Tübingen[24].
  • Niels Birbaumer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Niels Birbaumer's P14927 is recorded as 121603164[26].

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Origins and Family

Niels Birbaumer was born in Zátoň[2]. He was born on May 11, 1945[3].

Education

Niels Birbaumer was educated at University of Vienna[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[4] and university teacher[5]. Niels Birbaumer's field of work was brain–computer interface[8]. He was employed by University of Tübingen[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Eva Luise Köhler Research Prize[11], a science award[27], founded in 2008[28]; Helmholtz Medal[12], a science award[29], in German Empire[30]; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[13], a science award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1986[33]; Wilhelm Wundt Medal[14], a science award[34], in Germany[35]; German Psychology Award[15], a science award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1992[38]; and Aristotele Prize[16], an award[39], founded in 1984[40].

Why It Matters

Niels Birbaumer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Niels Birbaumer born?

Niels Birbaumer's place of birth was Zátoň[2].

What did Niels Birbaumer do for work?

Niels Birbaumer worked as psychologist[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Niels Birbaumer go to school?

Niels Birbaumer was educated at University of Vienna[10].

What awards did Niels Birbaumer receive?

Honors received include Eva Luise Köhler Research Prize[11], Helmholtz Medal[12], Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[13], and Wilhelm Wundt Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . leopoldina.org. Retrieved . leopoldina.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . statnews.com. statnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . elhks.de. elhks.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . bbaw.de. bbaw.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . dgps.de. dgps.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . efpa.eu. efpa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . leopoldina.org. Retrieved . leopoldina.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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