Occupation: Freimann Professor of Physics
Born: Wuppertal, Germany
Education:
PhD in Nuclear Physics, University of Muenster, Germany (1980)
Diploma in Solid State Physics, Universität Münster (1975)
BS in Metaphysics, Germany (1972)
Career:
Director, Nuclear Science Laboratory, University of Notre Dame
Director, Nuclear Science Laboratory, University of Notre Dame
Adjunct Professor, Michigan State University
Concurrent Professor, University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Heraeus Visiting Professor, Universitat Frankfurt, Germany
Career Related:
Invited Lecturer, International Summer School on Nuclear Astrophysics; Invited Lecturer, Lake Louise Winter School on Subatomic Physics; Invited Lecturer, Mexican Summer School on Nuclear Astrophysics; Invited Lecturer, Universite Catholique de Louvain la Neuve; Invited Lecturer, UK Astrophysics School, University of Surrey and University of York; Invited Lecturer, XIX Autumn School on “New Perspectives with Nuclear Radioactivity”; Invited Lecturer, Numerous Schools & Universities
Civic:
Member, Numerous Editorial Boards
Creative Works:
Author, “Just Radio Activity: Study of a Natural Phenomenon”; Author, “Scientific Analysis of Cultural Heritage Objects”
Awards:
Recipient, Hans Beth Prize, DNP & DAP, American Physical Society; Recipient, Presidential Award, University of Notre Dame; Recipient, Edmond P. Joyce Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, University of Notre Dame; Recipient, Humboldt Research Award, Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, Bonn, Germany; Recipient, Research Achievement Award, University of Notre Dame; Recipient, Heraeus Visiting Professor Award; Recipient, Laboratory Astrophysics Prize, LAD Division, AAS
Memberships:
Fellow, American Physical Society (1998); German Physical Society; Fellow, Academy of Science
Family:
Son of Klaus Wiescher and Gertrude Wiescher
Married: Brigitte
Children: Phillip; Gillian
Grandchildren: Klaus; Maximillian
Hobbies:
Reading; Writing books; History