Freeman Dyson

Freeman John Dyson, FRS (born 15 December 1923) is an English-born American theoretical physicist and mathematician, known for his work in quantum electrodynamics, solid-state physics, astronomy and nuclear engineering. He is professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study, a Visitor of Ralston College, and a member of the Board of Sponsors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Born on 15 December 1923, at Crowthorne in Berkshire, Dyson is the son of the English composer George Dyson, who was later knighted. His mother had a law degree, and after Dyson was born she worked as a social worker.

Notable awards

• FRS (1952)
• Heineman Prize (1965)
• Lorentz Medal (1966)
• Hughes Medal (1968)
• Harvey Prize (1977)
• Wolf Prize (1981)
• Andrew Gemant Award (1988)
• Matteucci Medal (1989)
• Oersted Medal (1991)
• Fermi Award (1993)
• Templeton Prize (2000)
• Pomeranchuk Prize (2003)
• Poincaré Prize (2012)

NRC (in Dutch)

https://www.quantamagazine.org/remembering-the-unstoppable-freeman-...