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Hagai Perets | |
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חגי פרץ | |
| Born | 22 April 1977 |
| Alma mater | Weizmann Institute of Science |
| Known for | Research on star and planet formation, stellar dynamics, and the Galactic center |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astrophysics, Astronomy |
| Institutions | Technion – Israel Institute of Technology |
Prof. Hagai Perets (Hebrew: חגי פרץ; born 22 April 1977) is a professor of Astrophysics in the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, the head of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology faculty union, and the head of the המועצה המתאמת של ארגון הסגל הבכיר.[1]
Education
[edit]Hagai Perets graduated from Misgav Regional Highschool in 1995. During his highschool and IDF service years Prof. Perets completed a BA degree in Mathematics and Science in the Open University of Israel. In 2001-2004 Prof. Perets enrolled in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and performed his MSc degree under the mentorship of Prof. Ofer Biham. During his years there he also participated in the humanities excellence program "Amirim Ruach". In 2009 he received a PhD degree from the Weizmann Institute of Science under the mentorship of the late Prof. Tal Alexander.[2]
Research Contributions
[edit]Perets has made several significant contributions to astrophysics, including:
- Theoretical modeling of planet formation around binary stars.
- Work on the role of dynamical interactions in star clusters.
- Contributions to the study of stellar collisions and mergers.
- Research into Type Ia supernovae and their possible progenitor systems.
His work often combines analytical modeling, numerical simulations, and observational data.
Public Engagement and Views
[edit]Perets is also active in science education and frequently speaks publicly on matters of science and academia in Israel. In his role as the Technion He has been outspoken on matters affecting academic freedom.
Selected Publications
[edit]- Perets, H. B., Lahini, Y., Pozzi, F., Sorel, M., Morandotti, R., & Silberberg, Y. (2008). "Realization of Quantum Walks with Negligible Decoherence in Waveguide Lattices". *Physical Review Letters*, 100(17), 170506. [1]
- Antonini, F., & Perets, H. B. (2012). "Secular Evolution of Compact Binaries near Massive Black Holes: Gravitational Wave Sources and Other Exotica". *The Astrophysical Journal*, 757(1), 27. [2]
- Perets, H. B., et al. (2010). "A faint type of supernova from a white dwarf with a helium-rich companion". *Nature*, 465(7295), 322–324. [3]
As an artist
[edit]Perets has been composing and writing poetry and short stories since childhood. His first poetry book "The wind is playing now" "הרוח משחקת עכשיו" was funded by crowd funding and published in 2022[3]
Personal Life
[edit]Hagai Perets was born in Yodfat to the late Gila Perez, a school teacher, and Dr. Yoel Shalom Perez, a known folk storyteller.[4]. His childhood was spent in Yodfat, a picturesque village in Northern Israel. He served in the IDF (Intelligence) in 1996-2001, as an algorithmic programmer and completed his service as a first lieutenant. In 2001 he married Dr. Ruth Perets, they have three children and live in Hagai's hometown Yodfat.
References
[edit]- ^ "פרופ' חגי פרץ: "החוק הזה יגרום נזק אדיר לאקדמיה"". Haaretz (in Hebrew). 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "Prof. Tal Alexander". Weizmann Institute of Science. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ חגי ב. פרץ (2002). "הרוח משחקת עכשיו". עברית (in Hebrew).
- ^ "טיוטה:יואל שלום פרץ – ויקיפדיה". Wikipedia (Hebrew) (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2025-04-30.