2024 Wolf Prize in Physics to Professor Martin Rees#
Academia Europaea is proud to announce the award of the prestigious 2024 Wolf Prize in Physics to Professor Martin Rees, member of the Earth and Cosmic Sciences section since 1989.
Sir Martin Rees, Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge
is awarded the Wolf Prize in Physics 2024 “for fundamental contributions to high-energy astrophysics, galaxies and structure formation, and cosmology”.
About the Wolf Prize#
The international Wolf Prize is awarded annually to Scientists and Artists for their achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations amongst peoples.
The Wolf Prize is awarded annually and honors exceptional individuals who transcend barriers of religion, gender, race, geography, and political stance. In the scientific domain, the awards are conferred in Medicine, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. In the arts, the awards recognize excellence in Painting and Sculpture, Music, and Architecture.
The Wolf Prize acknowledges scientists and artists worldwide for their outstanding achievements in advancing science and the arts for the betterment of humanity. By awarding the prize, we salute leaders and pioneers in these fields who have contributed to a better world.
