Peter Goldreich
Lee A. DuBridge Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Physics, Emeritus
B.S., Cornell University, 1960; Ph.D., 1963. Associate Professor of Planetary Science and Astronomy, Caltech, 1966-69; Professor, 1969-81; DuBridge Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Physics, 1981-2002; DuBridge Professor Emeritus, 2002-. Acting Chairman, Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, 1989.
Research Interests: Theoretical Astrophysics and Planetary Physics
Overview
Peter Goldreich is Lee A. DuBridge Professor of Astrophysics & Planetary Physics at California Institute of Technology (emeritus since 2003). A longtime member of Caltech faculty, he has influenced generations of scientists through both his research and teaching.
Selected Awards
- Shaw Prize, 2007
- Grande médaille of French Academy of Sciences, 2006
- Elected Foreign Member of Royal Society, 2004
- National Medal of Science, 1995
- Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, 1993
- Kuiper Prize of the Division for Planetary Science, American Astronomical Society, 1992
Selected Awards
- Shaw Prize, 2007
- Grande médaille of French Academy of Sciences, 2006
- Elected Foreign Member of Royal Society, 2004
- National Medal of Science, 1995
- Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, 1993
- Kuiper Prize of the Division for Planetary Science, American Astronomical Society, 1992