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Joel Lebowitz

American mathematical physicist · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1930 · age 96

Joel Louis Lebowitz is a mathematical physicist known for his contributions to statistical physics, statistical mechanics, and many other fields of mathematics and physics. He is a founding editor of the Journal of Statistical Physics and has served as president of the New York Academy of Sciences.

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2022ICTP Dirac MedalAward2021Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsAward2014Grand Prize of the French Academy of ScienceAward2013Fellow of the American Mathematical SocietyAward2007Max Planck MedalAward2004Dwight Nicholson Medal for OutreachAward2000Henri Poincaré PrizeAward1999AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and ResponsibilityAward1996Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists AwardAward1993Max Planck Research AwardAward1992Boltzmann MedalAward1930Born10 May 1930

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ICTP Dirac Medal2022
Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics2021
Grand Prize of the French Academy of Science2014
Fellow of the American Mathematical Society2013
Max Planck Medal2007
Dwight Nicholson Medal for Outreach2004
Henri Poincaré Prize2000
AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility1999
Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists Award1996
Max Planck Research Award1993
Boltzmann Medal1992
Guggenheim Fellowship
Fellow of the American Physical Society

About this person

Lebowitz is the George William Hill Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Rutgers University. He is also an active member of the human rights community and a co-chair of the Committee of Concerned Scientists.

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United States
Category
Scientists
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Born 1930 · age 96

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The same award as Joel

Giovanni GallavottiBoth received Henri Poincaré PrizePaul Peter EwaldBoth received Max Planck MedalTatiana ErukhimovaBoth received Dwight Nicholson Medal for OutreachAlbert EschenmoserBoth received Grand Prize of the French Academy of ScienceAlexander ZamolodchikovBoth received ICTP Dirac MedalJoan A. SteitzBoth received Grand Prize of the French Academy of Science