Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize explained

Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize
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Awarded For:	Astrophysics, gravitational physics, or cosmology
Sponsor:	Institute of Physics
Reward:	Silver medal, £1000
Year:	2008
Website:	http://www.iop.org/about/awards/

The Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize was established in 2008 by the Institute of Physics of London for distinguished contributions to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology. The medal is named after astronomer Fred Hoyle who formulated the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis. The medal is made of silver and accompanied by a prize and a certificate.^[1] The medal was awarded biennially from 2008 to 2016. It has been awarded annually since 2017.

Recipients of the medal and prize

The following have won the award:^[2]

• 2022: Erminia Calabrese, for observational cosmology using the Cosmic Microwave Background^[3]
• 2019: Gilles Chabrier, for a variety of astrophysical domains^{[4] [5]}
• 2018: Hiranya Peiris, for cosmic structure^{[6] [7] [8]}
• 2017: Jane Greaves, for planet formation and exoplanet habitability^[9]
• 2016: Sheila Rowan, for laser interferometers^[10]
• 2014: Anthony Raymond Bell, for cosmic rays^[11]
• 2012: David H. Lyth, for particle cosmology^[12]
• 2010: Carlos S. Frenk, for cold dark matter modelling
• 2008: Michael Rowan-Robinson, for infrared and submillimetre astronomy^[13]

See also

• Institute of Physics Awards
• List of physics awards
• List of awards named after people

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize . Institute of Physics . 24 January 2020.
2. Web site: Fred Hoyle medal recipients . Institute of Physics.
3. Web site: 2022 Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize . 24 Oct 2022.
4. Web site: Gilles Chabrier, recipient of the 2019 Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize awarded by Institute of Physics (IOP) . ENS de Lyon . 3 July 2019.
5. Web site: Exeter experts awarded prestigious Institute of Physics medals . University of Exeter . 2 July 2019.
6. News: Two Sri Lankan Scientists Win Institute of Physics Awards for the Year 2018 . 13 July 2018 . Sri Lankan Scientist . Sisira . Kumara.
7. Web site: Professor Hiranya Peiris wins prestigious Fred Hoyle IOP Medal and Prize . UCL.
8. Web site: Hiranya Peiris receives Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize . Stockholme University . Fysikums blogg . 16 August 2018. Sven . Mannervik.
9. Web site: Cardiff academics pick up prestigious physics awards . Cardiff University . 3 July 2017.
10. Web site: Institute of Physics Awards go to Two APS Fellows . American Physical Society . 5 July 2016 . Rachel . Gaal.
11. Web site: Physics accolades for STFC scientists . 2 July 2014 . WIRED GOV LTD.
12. Web site: Early Universe research wins prize . Lancaster University . 5 July 2012.
13. Web site: Success for Imperial physicists at prestigious awards . Danielle . Reeves . 10 October 2007 . Imperial College London.