Ezra T. Newman Scientist

Ezra Ted Newman (born October 17, 1929) is an American physicist, known for his many contributions to general relativity theory. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh. Newman was awarded the 2011 Einstein Prize from the American Physical Society:For outstanding contributions to theoretical relativity, including the Newman–Penrose formalism, Kerr–Newman solution, Heaven, and null foliation theory. For his intellectual passion, generosity and honesty, which have inspired and represented a model for generations of relativists.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 17, 1929
Birth place	The Bronx
Education	Syracuse University The Bronx High School of Science New York University
Known for	Contributors to general relativity Newman–Penrose formalism