The Nobel Prize is given to individuals for their significant contribution in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace
Like every year this year too the Nobel Prize for people who have made significant contribution in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace for the benefit of mankind have been announced.
Here is the full list of the recipients this year:
Physics: John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton
“For foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”
John J. Hopfield is an American physicist and biologist whose pioneering work in neural networks laid the foundation for modern artificial intelligence. His Hopfield network model transformed machine learning by mimicking how the human brain processes information.
Geoffrey E. Hinton is a British-Canadian computer scientist known as the “Godfather of Deep Learning.” His revolutionary research on artificial neural networks and deep learning algorithms powers today’s AI applications like image recognition and language translation.
Chemistry: David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M. Jumper
“For computational protein design and protein structure prediction.”
David Baker, an American biochemist, revolutionized the field of protein design with his computational methods, allowing scientists to design custom proteins that can be used in medicine and biotechnology, opening the door to new therapies and drugs.
Demis Hassabis is a British AI researcher and CEO of DeepMind. His work with AlphaFold, an AI system, solved one of biology’s most significant challenges: predicting how proteins fold into 3D structures, which is crucial for understanding diseases and developing treatments.
John M. Jumper is a leading scientist at DeepMind and co-developer of AlphaFold. His contributions to protein structure prediction have made it easier to solve complex biological problems, pushing the boundaries of computational biology.
Physiology or Medicine: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun
“For the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.”
Victor Ambros, an American molecular biologist, discovered microRNAs, tiny molecules that regulate gene expression in cells. This breakthrough has transformed our understanding of genetics and its role in diseases like cancer.
Gary Ruvkun, an American geneticist, was instrumental in uncovering the mechanism by which microRNAs control gene function. His work has paved the way for new genetic therapies and diagnostic tools, offering hope for the treatment of many diseases.
Literature: Han Kang
“For her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.”
Han Kang, a South Korean novelist, is celebrated for her powerful storytelling that delves into themes of violence, trauma, and the human condition. Her internationally acclaimed works, such as The Vegetarian and Human Acts, reflect on South Korea’s turbulent history and the struggles of the human spirit.
Peace: Nihon Hidankyo
“For its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.”
Nihon Hidankyo is a Japanese organization composed of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. For decades, the group has advocated for nuclear disarmament by sharing the harrowing testimonies of atomic bomb survivors, reminding the world of the catastrophic impact of nuclear warfare.
These Nobel laureates have pushed the boundaries of human knowledge, creativity, and peace-building efforts, leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and the world.
What is Nobel Prize and Given by Whom?
The Nobel Prize is an international award that recognizes people and organizations for their achievements in a variety of fields: physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.
The Nobel Prize was established by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor, entrepreneur, and businessman, in his will in 1895. The Nobel Foundation, which manages Nobel’s fortune, is responsible for carrying out the intentions of his will. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901, on the fifth anniversary of Nobel’s death.
