Submitted by S. Brereton on Mon, 16/12/2024 - 13:41
We are delighted to annnounce that Professor George Efstathiou has received an honorary Doctor of Science award from Durham University.
Professor Efstathiou received his PhD in 1979 from Durham University and has since become a household name in astrophysics. Professor Efstathiou has won numerous awards and is a Fellow of the Royal Society. Based at the University of Cambridge, he often collaborates with Durham colleagues and has close links with the University’s Institute for Computational Cosmology.
Professor Efstathiou said: “I started my PhD in Durham in 1976 and immediately fell in love with the town, the people, the magnificent cathedral and the University. I joined a new Cosmology group led by Richard Ellis which was small, very enthusiastic and unhindered by orthodox thinking. This is where I learned how to do research. Durham played a critical role in my life and I am especially honored to receive this recognition, which I much appreciate.”
Further details can be found at https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/ceremonies/honor...
