An astrophysicist (+blogger) to be aware of

In summary: Your Name]In summary, Andrew Jaffe is a highly accomplished cosmologist, known for his extensive contributions to the field and his involvement in teaching and data analysis for the PLANCK satellite mission. His citation statistics are impressive, with a high number of citations per paper and a maximum of 1006 for a single paper. Jaffe also has a unique perspective and sense of humor as a blogger, and his blog is a valuable resource for those interested in cosmology. Despite some differing opinions, his dedication and hard work have earned him recognition at a relatively young age.
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Andrew Jaffe
http://www.andrewjaffe.net/blog/

His page at London Imperial College
http://astro.ic.ac.uk/~jaffe/

Citation Statistics (see http://www.slac.stanford.edu/spires/)
Number of citations: 5952
Citations per paper: 121
Max citations of single paper: 1006
h: 26 see http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/9/8/9/

has taught Cosmology and also the mathematics and computer numbercrunching that goes into analyzing CMB. Will head a data analysis group for the PLANCK satellite mission.
Funny. Original viewpoints. Gets stuff into technorati. Must be approximately 40 years old, which is young for all he has done and gotten recognition for.
I don't necessarily agree with his attitudes as a blogger but you might want to check out his blog.
 
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Dear Andrew Jaffe,

I am impressed by your extensive contributions to the field of cosmology and your active involvement in teaching and data analysis for the PLANCK satellite mission. Your citation statistics are also quite impressive, with a high number of citations per paper and a maximum of 1006 citations for a single paper. This is a testament to the impact and importance of your research in the scientific community.

I also appreciate your unique perspectives and sense of humor as a blogger. It is refreshing to see a scientist who is not afraid to share their opinions and engage with the public in a more informal setting. I understand that we may not always agree on certain topics, but I believe healthy debates and discussions are crucial for advancing scientific knowledge.

I have taken a look at your blog and find it to be a valuable resource for those interested in cosmology and related fields. Your ability to explain complex concepts in a relatable and engaging manner is commendable.

I am also impressed by your achievements at a relatively young age. Your dedication and hard work have clearly paid off, and I am sure you will continue to make significant contributions to the field of cosmology in the years to come.

Thank you for your contributions to the scientific community and for being an inspiration to young scientists like myself. I look forward to following your work and reading more of your thought-provoking blog posts.
 

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