Quick Info
| Profession | Theoretical physicist, string theorist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1941 |
| Age | 85 years |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., USA |
Latest News about David Gross
14/08/2026
A 2026 report highlighted Gross’s role in a nuclear-war warning issued at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Along with two other laureates, he urged governments to take the growing risk seriously and backed policy recommendations aimed at reducing the threat.
20/04/2026
David J. Gross was named one of the winners of the 2026 Special Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics. The award recognized his lifetime contributions to theoretical physics, including work on the strong force and string theory, as well as his advocacy for basic science.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Jonathan Gross |
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| Known For | Discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
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Career
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| Notable Work | Co-discovery of asymptotic freedom with Frank Wilczek; independent related work by David Politzer |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics with Frank Wilczek and David Politzer. | |
| 2. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. | |
| 3. He served as Director of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics from 1997 to 2012. | |
| 4. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1983. | |
| 5. He received the National Medal of Science in 2013 for his contributions to theoretical physics. |