Andrea M. Ghez

1965

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Biography

Andrea M. Ghez is an American astronomer known for her groundbreaking research on the center of the Milky Way galaxy. She is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles. Ghez was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2020, making her the fourth woman to receive the prestigious prize in physics. Her work has significantly contributed to our understanding of supermassive black holes and the complex dynamics of stars near the galactic center.