Freeman J. Dyson
Mathematical Physics and Astrophysics
Professor Emeritus
School of Natural
Sciences

Freeman Dyson’s work on quantum electrodynamics marked an epoch in physics. The techniques he used in this domain form the foundation for most modern theoretical work in elementary particle physics and the quantum many-body problem. He has made highly original and important contributions to an astonishing range of topics, from number theory to adaptive optics. He is also celebrated as an author conveying science to the general public.

B.A., University of Cambridge, 1945; Professor, Cornell University, 1951-53; Institute for Advanced Study, Professor, 1953-94, Emeritus 1994-; Member, National Academy of Sciences; Dannie Heineman Prize, 1965; Max Planck Medal of the German Physical Society, 1969; Harvey Prize, 1977; Wolf Prize in Physics, 1981; Oersted Medal, American Association of Physics Teachers, 1991; Enrico Fermi Award, 1995; Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, 2000.