Dr. Peter Galison

Biography

Peter L. Galison is the Joseph Pellegrino University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments. He specializes in the fields of history and philosophy of science, particularly focused on the history of physics, black holes, and the intersection of science and technology. Galison has published numerous influential works, including 'Experiments End', 'Einstein’s Clocks, Poincaré’s Maps', and 'Objectivity', the latter co-authored with Lorraine Daston. His films, such as 'Ultimate Weapon: H-bomb Dilemma' and 'Containment', have also received critical acclaim. A co-founder of the Black Hole Initiative, he is active in interdisciplinary research and the training of Ph.D. students through the Critical Media Practice program at Harvard. In recognition of his contributions, he has received several prestigious awards including the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellowship and the Max Planck Humboldt Stiftung Prize. Galison continues to engage with contemporary issues in science through his research and educational initiatives.

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