Oskar Klein Medal
Established: 1988, to commemorate the Swedish theoretical physicist Oskar Klein (widely known for the Kaluza–Klein theory, which first introduced the idea of extra spatial dimensions—a key foundation for modern string theory).
Conferred By: Stockholm University together with the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Nature of the Award: The recipient is invited to deliver the annual Oskar Klein Memorial Lecture at Stockholm University and is presented with the medal.
Prominent Past Recipients: Includes luminaries such as Stephen Hawking, Peter Higgs, Kip Thorne, Steven Weinberg, Alan Guth, and Edward Witten.
Recent News: 2026 Recipient
Renowned Indian theoretical physicist Professor Ashoke Sen was awarded the Oskar Klein Medal for 2026, making him the first Indian physicist to receive this honor.
Contributions Honored: His pioneering work on string theory (particularly strong-weak coupling dualities / S-duality), string field theory, and black hole microstate entropy.
Memorial Lecture: Titled “Gravity from Strings and Strings from Gravity,” delivered at Stockholm University’s AlbaNova University Center.
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