Arno A. Penzias, Ph.D., ’51
ARNO A. PENZIAS, PH.D., ’51
Alumni Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2000
Nobel Laureate
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1978 for his contributions to astrophysics, Dr. Penzias worked at Bell Labs for most of his career, first as a research scientist and later as the head of its research organization. An author, R&D leader, and inventor, he later moved to Silicon Valley, where he helped aspiring scientists and engineers to create a number of successful high-technology companies.
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