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Guillem Anglada-Escudé

b. 1979

Professor of astrophysics at the University of London

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About Guillem Anglada-Escudé

Born 1979. Guillem Anglada-Escudé is a Spanish astrophysicist, astronomer, planetary scientist, academic, researcher and writer, known for Extrasolar planet.

Guillem Anglada-Escudé (born 1979) is a Spanish astronomer. In 2016, he led a team of astronomers under the Pale Red Dot campaign, which resulted in the confirmation of the existence of Proxima Centauri b, the closest potentially habitable extrasolar planet to Earth, followed by the publication of a peer-reviewed article in Nature. In 2017, Anglada-Escudé was named amongst the 100 most influential people according to Time, and one of Natures top 10 scientists of the year 2016. He is currently a research fellow at Institut de Ciències de l'Espai.

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Important facts

Born
1979, Terrassa, Barcelona
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Extrasolar planet
Education
University of Barcelona, Carnegie Institution for Science, Institut de Ciències de l'Espai, Queen Mary University of London
Employers
Queen Mary University of London, University of Hertfordshire, Instituto de Ciencias del Espacio, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Institut für Astrophysik
Awards
Spanish National Team of Science; Nature's 10; Time 100; Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world
Also known as
Guillem Anglada Escudé, Guillem Anglada

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Guillem Anglada-Escudé?

professor of astrophysics at the University of London

When was Guillem Anglada-Escudé born?

Guillem Anglada-Escudé was born in 1979 in Terrassa, Barcelona.

What is Guillem Anglada-Escudé's occupation?

Guillem Anglada-Escudé is an astrophysicist, astronomer, planetary scientist, academic, researcher and writer.

What is Guillem Anglada-Escudé known for?

Guillem Anglada-Escudé is known for Extrasolar planet.

What nationality is Guillem Anglada-Escudé?

Guillem Anglada-Escudé is Spanish.

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· Wikipedia: Guillem Anglada-Escudé

· Wikidata: Q26699548

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