Benjamin Knispel

Dr. Benjamin Knispel is a Press Officer at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute; AEI) Hannover since 2015. He previously worked as a Postdoc at AEI Hannover from 2011 to 2015. His academic background includes a PhD in Physics from Leibniz University Hannover and a Diplom Physik from the same institution.

Education

• Dr. rer. nat., Leibniz University Hannover (2011), Thesis: "Pulsar Discoveries by Volunteer Computing and the Strongest Continuous Gravitational Wave Signal"
• Diplom Physik, Leibniz University Hannover (2007), Thesis: "Energieabstrahlung durch Skalarfelder"
• Physics Studies, Leibniz University Hannover (2002–2007)
• Abitur, Gymnasium Großburgwedel (2001)

Research and Outreach

Dr. Knispel specializes in gravitational wave research and astronomy outreach. His work includes editorial responsibilities for AEI websites and social media, organizing events like institute tours and Open Days, and delivering public lectures at schools and astronomy clubs. He has contributed to popular science articles and supported scientists in press-related activities.

Awards

• 2019 Prize of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (Leibniz University Hannover)