Friedrich Robert Helmert Prize 2023 for Artem Smirnov: GFZ

Dr Artem Smirnov, who successfully completed his dissertation in Section Space Physics and Space Weather in October 2023, was awarded the Friedrich Robert Helmert Prize for the best doctoral thesis.

Presentation of the Friedrich Robert Helmert Prize 2023 to Dr Artem Smirnov (2nd from left). From the left: Prof Susanne Buiter, Scientific Director of the GFZ; Dr Artem Smirnov; Dr Ludwig Stroink, Managing Director GFZ-Friends and Head of ‘Projects and International Affairs’ at the GFZ; Dr Stefan Schwartze, Administrative Director of the GFZ until 31August; Dr Karina Schollän, Head of the GFZ-Friends office and Head of ‘Communication and Media’ at the GFZ. — *(Hecht (GFZ Potsdam))*

Dr Artem Smirnov, who very successfully completed his dissertation in Section 2.7 “Space Physics and Space Weather” in October 2023, was awarded the Friedrich Robert Helmert Prize for the best doctoral thesis of 2023. The prize is awarded annually by the GFZ Friends, the association of friends and sponsors of the GFZ, and comes with prize money of 1,500 euros.

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