Brian Schmidt
American-born Australian astrophysicist
1967 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American-born Australian astrophysicist
Born
February 24, 1967
Age
~59 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, physicist, astrophysicist
AustraliaBorn in Missoula
1967
Born in Missoula (1967-02-24)
2000
AwardMalcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
2001
AwardPawsey Medal
2006
AwardThe Shaw Prize in Astronomy
2007
AwardGruber Prize in Cosmology
2008
AwardFellow of the Australian Academy of Science
About
Brian Paul Schmidt is an American Australian astrophysicist at the Australian National University's Mount Stromlo Observatory and Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics. He was the Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University (ANU) from January 2016 to January 2024. He is known for his research in using supernovae as cosmological probes. He previously held a Federation Fellowship and a Laureate Fellowship from the Australian Research Council, and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2012. Schmidt shared both the 2006 Shaw Prize in Astronomy and the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics with Saul Perlmutter and Adam Riess for providing evidence that the expansion of the universe is accelerating.
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Who is Brian Schmidt?+
Brian Paul Schmidt is an American Australian astrophysicist at the Australian National University's Mount Stromlo Observatory and Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics. He was the Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University (ANU) from January 2016 to January 2024. He is known for h
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian Schmidt born?+
Brian Schmidt was born on February 24, 1967.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — February 24, 1967
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
The field isn't the same without you in it.
— a colleague
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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