Falling Walls Falling Walls Science Summit 2022

Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Günther Hasinger

Günther Hasinger

Physical Sciences

Günther Hasinger is one of the leading experts in astrophysical deep X-ray surveys and is currently focusing on the formation of the earliest black holes. He was speaking about planetary exploration, especially the missions that ESA are doing with NASA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).

Günther Hasinger

European Space Agency

Günther Hasinger is the Director of Science of the European Space Agency. He is one of the leading experts in astrophysical deep X-ray surveys and multi wavelength follow-up studies. Together with his teams he resolved the X-ray background into predominantly AGN and studied their Cosmic evolution. Now he is focusing in the formation of the earliest black holes and the question, whether primordial black holes can make up the dark matter. He has received several prizes, among others the Leibniz Prize 2005, the Cospar Award 2010 and the Röntgen Medal 2021.

Adam Levy

ClimateAdam

Dr Adam Levy is a science journalist and climate change communicator.  They have produced award winning scientific films and podcasts for publications such as Nature, Scientific American and PBS.  They have a doctorate in atmospheric physics, and created ClimateAdam, a YouTube channel that makes climate change engaging and accessible.  Adam has hosted interviews for Falling Walls since 2016, but this is the first year they have had the opportunity to speak with each and every winner.

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