Associate Professor Kristopher Klein was named as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Karen Harvey Prize. The award is made by the Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomical Society and honors the memory of the late Karen Harvey, recognizing significant contributions in solar physics research made by an early career scientist. Dr. Klein was awarded for his outstanding contributions to the understanding of space plasma turbulence. 

Professor Klein’s innovative research includes in situ observations of the solar wind, novel data analysis methods, theoretical frameworks, and simulations. The work has resulted in groundbreaking insights into the kinetics of solar wind evolution and the nature of plasma turbulence dissipation.

The award also recognizes Dr. Klein’s leadership in the scientific community, including as Project Scientist for the Solar Wind Electrons Alphas and Protons instrument on NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. Professor Klein is also Deputy Principal Investigator of the upcoming NASA HelioSwarm mission.