Amir Siraj(born in 2000) is an Americanastrophysicist,pianist,and science and music communicator.

Amir Siraj
Born2000 (age 24–25)[2]
EducationAB,Harvard University,2022

AM,Harvard University,2022

MM,New England Conservatory of Music,2023
Alma materHarvard University,New England Conservatory of Music,Princeton University
Occupation(s)Astrophysicist,Pianist
Known forInterstellar objects[4]
AwardsForbes 30 Under 30[1]
Scientific career
FieldsAstrophysics, Music
Websitehttps://siraj.scholar.princeton.edu/

Career

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Astrophysics

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Siraj earned bachelor's and master's degrees atHarvard University,[5]and is currently pursuing his PhD atPrinceton University.[6]His research is primarily focused oninterstellar objects,[7][8]asteroidsandcomets,[9][10]planetary systemformation and evolution,[11][12]supernovae,[13]black holes,[14]dark matter,[15]and the search for life in the universe.[16]Recently, he proposed the existence of unseen captured planets in theouter Solar System.[17][18][19][20]He discoveredCNEOS 2014-01-08,[21]the first known interstellar meteor,[22][23]and as the director of interstellar object studies at theGalileo project,is involved with the search and discovery mission forinterstellar objects.[22]His research was named one ofCNN's extraordinary cosmic revelations and moments in space exploration in 2022.[24]He was the youngest scientist named to theForbes 30 Under 30list in 2021,[1]andAstronomymagazinenamed him a rising star in astronomy in 2022.[25]He also contributes toScientific American.[26]

Music

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An active concertpianist,[27]Siraj is a YoungSteinway Artist[28]andUS Presidential Scholarin the Arts.[2]He graduated from theNew England Conservatory of Musicwith a master's degree in 2023.[29]He has performed withYo-Yo MaatUNESCOand theUnited Nations General Assembly.[30][31][32]He played at theAtlantic Council'sGlobal Citizen AwardsforJustin Trudeau,[33]as well as at theGRAMMYSalute to Classical Music atCarnegie Hall,[34]atThe Cliburn[35]and at the opening concert for the Swiss Alps Classics.[36]

At theAspen Center for Physics,he moderated a panel discussion that brought topcomposersandphysiciststogether in conversation.[37]In partnership with theNational Park FoundationandFrom the Top,he established Music For The Parks.[38][39]

References

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  1. ^ab"Forbes 30 Under 30 2021: Science".Forbes.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  2. ^ab"17-year-old Brookline boy wins Presidential Scholar in the Arts award".Boston 25 News.11 May 2017.Retrieved31 August2023.
  3. ^"This Land/Our Land: A interview with 17-year-old pianist Amir Siraj".From The Top.2 July 2017.Retrieved17 January2023.
  4. ^"Research Team".Retrieved31 August2023.
  5. ^"Amir Siraj".Forbes.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  6. ^"Amir Siraj".Department of Astrophysical Sciences.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  7. ^O'Kane, Caitlin (2022-04-15)."U.S. Space Command confirms interstellar meteor hit Earth".CBS News.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  8. ^Tomaswick, Andy (2022-11-11)."We'll Inevitably see Another Interstellar Object. Which Ones Make the Best Targets to Visit?".Universe Today.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  9. ^Karlis, Nicole (2021-02-17)."Why some scientists think a comet, not an asteroid, caused the dinosaurs to go extinct".Salon.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  10. ^Kramer, Miriam (August 24, 2021)."Interstellar objects are everywhere".Axios.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  11. ^"Did the Sun have a twin? New study rewrites the star's early history".Inverse.2020-08-20.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  12. ^Gough, Evan (2021-09-09)."Protoplanetary Disks Throw Out More Material Than Gets Turned Into Planets".Universe Today.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  13. ^Wood, Charlie (2020-04-30)."Ancient supernovas may have pierced moon rocks with star shrapnel".Popular Science.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  14. ^Carter, Jamie."Is 'Planet Nine' Actually A Black Hole In The Solar System? There's Only One Way To Find Out".Forbes.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  15. ^Overbye, Dennis (2020-09-11)."Is There a Black Hole in Our Backyard?".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  16. ^Tillman, Nola Taylor (2020-01-22)."Interstellar Visitors Could Export Terrestrial Life to Other Stars".Eos.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  17. ^Ferreira, Becky."Stolen planet could be hiding on the edge of our solar system".New Scientist.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  18. ^Tognetti, Laurence (2023-12-31)."How Many Planets Could Be in the Kuiper Belt?".Universe Today.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  19. ^Starr, Michelle (2024-01-10)."There Could Be Alien, Mars-Sized Planets Lurking Beyond Pluto".ScienceAlert.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  20. ^Jain, Deepa (2024-01-16)."5 Earth-like worlds may lurk in the outer reaches of the solar system, simulations suggest".livescience.com.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  21. ^Siraj, Amir; Loeb, Abraham (2022)."A Meteor of Apparent Interstellar Origin in the CNEOS Fireball Catalog".The Astrophysical Journal.939(1): 53.Bibcode:2022ApJ...939...53S.doi:10.3847/1538-4357/ac8eac.
  22. ^abPultarova, Tereza (3 November 2022)."Confirmed! A 2014 meteor is Earth's 1st known interstellar visitor – Interstellar space rocks might be falling to Earth every 10 years".Space.com.Retrieved4 November2022.
  23. ^Roulette, Joey (2022-04-15)."Military Memo Deepens Possible Interstellar Meteor Mystery".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  24. ^Wattles, Ashley Strickland,Jackie (2022-12-27)."2022's extraordinary cosmic revelations and moments in space exploration".CNN.Retrieved2024-01-18.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  25. ^Lucchesi, Emilie Le Beau (2022-11-03)."Rising star in astronomy: Amir Siraj".Astronomy Magazine.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  26. ^"Stories by Amir Siraj".Scientific American.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  27. ^"On music and the universe: Advice from a Cliburn Junior alum - and now, an astrophysicist".KERA News.2023-05-15.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  28. ^"Soundboard — Amir Siraj - Steinway & Sons".www.steinway.com.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  29. ^"Recital: Amir Siraj '23 MM, Piano | New England Conservatory".necmusic.edu.2023-05-12.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  30. ^"Creating the Future: Amir Siraj '23 MM Performs with Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax in Paris | New England Conservatory".necmusic.edu.2022-10-26.Retrieved2024-01-17.
  31. ^"UNESCO welcomes the acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma".December 8, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  32. ^"The Halftime Show: Song, stories, and solutions | UN Office for Partnerships".unpartnerships.un.org.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  33. ^Gordon, Amanda (21 September 2017)."SoftBank CEO Parties With Smart Robots During UN GA Week".Bloomberg.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  34. ^"Amir Siraj performs on stage during the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards -..."Getty Images.27 January 2018.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  35. ^Prejean, Jeanne (2019-01-10)."JUST IN: The Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Coming To Dallas And Tickets Just Went On Sale".My Sweet Charity.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  36. ^"Media & Press".Swiss Alps Classics.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  37. ^"Aspen Center for Physics: physicists Lisa Randall and Vijay Balasubramanian in conversation with composer Chris Theofanidis and John Luther Adams on music, science & creativity".Aspen Public Radio.2023-08-11.Retrieved2024-01-18.
  38. ^"The Musical Inspiration of National Parks".National Park Foundation.RetrievedJanuary 17,2024.
  39. ^MacCurtain, Erin (2020-08-05)."Alumni Leadership Grant Spotlight: Music for the Parks".From the Top.Retrieved2024-01-18.