Nobel Prize Winners of 2009: Full List of Laureates and Their Achievements
Nobel Prize Winners 2009: Discover the Laureates of 2009
Chemistry
Ada E. Yonath for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome.
Thomas A. Steitz for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome.
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome.
Peace
Barack Hussein Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.
Physiology or Medicine
Carol W. Greider for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase.
Elizabeth H. Blackburn for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase.
Jack W. Szostak for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase.
Physics
Charles Kuen Kao for groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication.
George E. Smith for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit - the CCD sensor.
Willard S. Boyle for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit - the CCD sensor.
Economic Sciences
Elinor Ostrom for her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons.
Oliver E. Williamson for his analysis of economic governance, especially the boundaries of the firm.
Literature
Herta Müller who, with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose, depicts the landscape of the dispossessed.
Memorable Moments and Contributions
Peace - The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Barack Obama "for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between people". Obama's election as the first African-American president of the United States and his efforts to promote global cooperation and address international challenges were recognized by the Nobel Committee.
Physics - The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Charles K. Kao "for groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication". Kao's work in the 1960s laid the foundation for the development of fiber optic communication, which has revolutionized global telecommunications and the internet.
Chemistry - The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas A. Steitz, and Ada E. Yonath "for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome". Their work provided detailed insights into the molecular mechanisms of protein synthesis, which has had a profound impact on our understanding of fundamental biological processes and the development of new antibiotics.
Literature - The 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Herta Müller "for her life's work depicting the landscape of the dispossessed". Müller is a German-Romanian author known for her novels and short stories that explore the themes of oppression, exile, and the human condition under totalitarian regimes.
Economic Sciences - The 2009 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Elinor Ostrom "for her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons" and Oliver E. Williamson "for his analysis of economic governance, especially the boundaries of the firm". Their work has provided important insights into the management of shared resources and the organization of economic activities.
Physiology or Medicine - The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider, and Jack W. Szostak "for the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase". Their research on the role of telomeres and telomerase in cellular aging has led to a better understanding of cancer and aging-related diseases.
FAQ Section
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009?
Barack Hussein Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize Nobel Prize laureate for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2009?
Herta Müller won the Nobel Prize in Literature Lit.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2009?
Elinor Ostrom and Oliver E. Williamson won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences ECO - American political scientist and economist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1933).
What scientific breakthroughs were recognized by the Nobel Prizes in 2009?
Charles Kuen Kao, George E. Smith and Willard S. Boyle won the Nobel Prize in Physics Nobel Prize laureate for groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication. Ada E. Yonath, Thomas A. Steitz and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Nobel Prize laureate for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome.
