Peter Goddard (physicist) facts for kids
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Peter Goddard
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Goddard in 2010
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| Born | 3 September 1945 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Emanuel School and the University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Professor, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, NJ |
| Known for | GKO construction |
| Awards | Mayhew Prize (1967) |
Peter Goddard, born on September 3, 1945, is a British scientist. He is a mathematical physicist. This means he uses math to understand how the universe works. He is famous for his work in string theory and conformal field theory. These are advanced ideas in physics. One important thing he helped discover is called the Goddard–Thorn theorem. He worked on this with another scientist, Charles Thorn.
Early Life and Education
Peter Goddard went to school at Emanuel School. He then studied at the University of Cambridge. At Cambridge, he became a professor. He taught in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. He also helped start the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences. He was its first deputy director.
Leadership and Awards
From 1994 to 2004, Peter Goddard was the Master of St John's College. This is a very important leadership role at the university.
In 2004, he moved to the United States. He became the Director of the Institute for Advanced Study. This is a famous research center in Princeton, New Jersey. He led the institute until June 2012. Today, he is still a professor there. He works in the School of Natural Sciences.
Peter Goddard has received many honors for his work. In 1989, he was chosen to be part of the Royal Society. This is a group of the most important scientists in the United Kingdom. He also won the Dirac Medal in 1997. This award is for excellent work in theoretical physics. In 2002, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This is a special award from the British Queen or King.
