Maaike van Kooten

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Dr. Maaike van Kooten is an astrophysicist with the National Research Council of Canada, recognized for her innovative work in developing optical systems that enhance astronomical instruments by counteracting the atmospheric distortions affecting starlight. She was awarded a US$100,000 New Horizons Prize for her contributions as an early career researcher.

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Dr. Maaike van Kooten shares a US$100,000 New Horizons Prize for her role in developing optical systems that allow astronomical instruments to compensate for the distorting effects of Earth’s atmosphere.

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