Congrats to Haim Sompolinsky on Winning the 2026 Dirac Medal
ziv_ravid · x · 2026-08-11
Haim Sompolinsky, a distinguished scholar in computational neuroscience and physics, has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal, shared with three other scientists.
The author shared personal experiences of collaborating with Haim, praising him as a scientist who relentlessly pursues the truth. Haim is extremely rigorous in his research, keenly spotting flaws in data and figures, and is willing to change his original views when faced with solid evidence. While working with him can be challenging, it embodies the true spirit of science and serves as a deeply inspiring academic masterclass.
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