Andrea Ghez

Andrea Ghez is a pioneering astrophysicist who was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for her groundbreaking work observing the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. As a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles, Ghez has led a team using advanced telescopic imaging to map the movement of stars around this invisible, yet incredibly dense, cosmic phenomenon.

Her discoveries have transformed our understanding of the universe and the fundamental forces that govern it. Ghez's keynotes offer audiences an insider's look at the cutting edge of astrophysics and the process of scientific discovery.