Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2025 Awarded to Sir Michael Berry

Prestigious Award Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2025 Awarded to Sir Michael Berry

2025-10-13 Source: Press release University of Bristol 2 min Reading Time

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Sir Michael Berry who is a British theoretical physicist has been awarded the Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2025 for his profound contributions across mathematics and physics.

Sir Michael Berry has been awarded the Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2025 for his profound contributions across mathematics and physics.(Source: University of Bristol) — Sir Michael Berry has been awarded the Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2025 for his profound contributions across mathematics and physics.
(Source: University of Bristol)

Bristol/UK – The Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture, awarded annually, is the most prestigious honor bestowed by the Institute of Physics (IOP), one of the largest scientific societies in the world.

Sir Michael’s ideas and theories have overarching implications in many areas of physics including quantum and he will be a speaker at the IOP’s International Year of Quantum celebrations next month (4 November).

In a career spanning more than 60 years, Professor Berry’s breakthroughs have had applications in areas such as condensed matter, quantum information and high-energy physics, as well as optics, nonlinear dynamics, and atomic and molecular physics.

He is renowned for his work on geometric phases, now known as the Berry Phase. His 1984 paper, ‘Quantal phase factors accompanying adiabatic changes’ has more than 12,000 citations and remains influential today.

Professor Berry’s citation for the Isaac Newton Medal and Lecture 2025 reads: “In mathematics, his work is the basis for research in analysis, geometry and number theory. Professor Berry has been an exemplar of the power of curiosity-driven research, whose contributions can truly be seen as standing in the tradition of Isaac Newton.”

On receiving the award, Professor Berry said: “This is unexpected recognition for six decades of obsessive scribbling. My work has been applied to a diverse range of topics, connecting quantum geometry to car parking in tight spaces, to gaining insights into the physics of nature such as tidal bores, tsunamis, rainbows, and polarized light in the blue sky.”

Professor Jennifer McManus, Head of the School of Physics at the University of Bristol, added: “This is a very well-deserved award to Michael who has made many fundamental, important contributions to physics. He is an enthusiastic member of the Bristol physics community, where his insights and contributions are highly valued here and around the world. His curiosity about the world and his unique ability to seek understanding through physics has provided insights into diverse topics from quantum mechanics to levitating frogs. Many congratulations on this award.”

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