Prof. Dr. Michel Mayor

Professor Emeritus of Astronomy at the University of Geneva and 2019 Nobel Laureate in Physics for the discovery of 51 Pegasi b (the first exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star), revolutionizing modern astrophysics.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Exoplanetary Science, Doppler Spectroscopy, 51 Pegasi b, Radial Velocity Method, Geneva Observatory
Academic position: Nobel Laureate in Physics (2019) / Professor Emeritus of Astronomy
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Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Exoplanetary Science, Doppler Spectroscopy, 51 Pegasi b are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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