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Heino Falcke is a Full Professor of Astroparticle Physics and Radio Astronomy at the Institute for Mathematics, Astronomy and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of Radboud University, Nijmegen. He is also a guest scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) in Bonn and chairs the science council of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration.
- Ph.D. in Astronomy (1994, University of Bonn)
- Habilitation in Astrophysics (2000, University of Bonn)
- Spinoza Prize (2011), Einstein Medal (2020), Breakthrough Prize (2020)
Falcke's research focuses on supermassive black holes, accretion physics, and cosmic rays. He pioneered the concept of imaging black hole shadows through millimeter-wave interferometry, leading to the first black hole image in 2019. His work bridges theoretical models with observational techniques, including the development of the LOFAR telescope and lunar-based radio experiments.
The 10 publications listed span topics like jet-disk coupling, cosmic ray detection, pulsar magnetospheres, and black hole imaging. These studies employ radio astronomy, X-ray observations, and cosmic ray physics to explore extreme astrophysical environments.
Scientific Awards:
- 2023 Balzan Prize
- 2021 Henry Draper Medal
- 2020 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
- ERC Synergy Grant (2013)
- Spinoza Prize (2011)
Falcke leads the BlackHoleCam project, co-founded the EHT Collaboration, and contributes to the LOFAR telescope and Pierre Auger Observatory. He advocates for lunar radio astronomy via the NCLE experiment and promotes science communication through bestselling books like Licht im Dunkeln and outreach initiatives.
