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Peter Goldreich is a Professor at the School of Natural Sciences, Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, NJ. He previously held the Lee A. DuBridge Professorship of Astrophysics and Planetary Physics at Caltech (emeritus since 2003). Born in New York City in 1939, he earned his B.S. (1960) and Ph.D. (1963) in Engineering Physics and Physics from Cornell University. His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics and planetary physics, including studies of celestial mechanics, star formation, and exoplanet dynamics.
Notable honors include the National Medal of Science (1995), Shaw Prize (2007), and Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1993). Goldreich has advised over 20 graduate students and numerous postdoctoral fellows, contributing to foundational work in planetary science and astrophysics. His affiliations include roles as Acting Chairman of Caltech’s Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences (1989) and Miller Professorship at UC Berkeley (1990).
- Education:
- B.S. Engineering Physics, Cornell University, 1960
- Ph.D. Physics, Cornell University, 1963
- Professional Appointments:
- 2003–present: Professor, School of Natural Sciences, IAS
- 1981–2002: Lee A. DuBridge Professor, Caltech
- 1969–1981: Professor of Planetary Science & Astronomy, Caltech
- Awards:
- National Medal of Science, 1995
- Shaw Prize in Astronomy, 2007
- Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, 1993
- Advising:
- Over 20 Ph.D. students including Carolyn Porco (Cassini Imaging Team) and Eugene Chiang (exoplanet researcher)
- Postdoctoral fellows include Scott Tremaine and Re’em Sari
Goldreich’s work spans theoretical frameworks for orbital resonances, tidal evolution of celestial bodies, and the dynamics of planetary systems. His research has advanced understanding of pulsar triple systems, rubble-pile asteroids, and the structure of Saturn’s magnetic field.
