Prof. Dr. Jörg R. Hörandel

Cosmic Rays

Hörandel is an expert in astroparticle physics. He is interested in the origin of cosmic rays, the highest-energy particles in the Universe. His activities span a wide range, from direct measurements of cosmic rays above the atmosphere with instruments on balloons to the measurement of air showers, induced by high-energy cosmic rays in the atmosphere. He plays leading roles in several air shower experiments. His interest is also devoted to phenomenological aspects of astroparticle physics, in particular he is an expert on the origin of the „Knee“ in the energy spectrum of cosmic rays.

Curriculum Vitae

Hörandel is professor of Astroparticle Physics at Radboud Universiteit and also guest professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He is the Chair of the Department of Astrophysics at Radboud Universiteit and chair of the NOVA board. Hörandel was for many years the chair of the Committee for Astroparticle physics in the Netherlands (CAN) and was a member of the Commission on Astroparticle Physics (C4) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), also serving as C4 secretary.

Scientific Symposia

Friends of Faust-Museum/Faust-Archiv Knittlingen e.V.

As Deputy Chairman of the Support Association of the Faust Museum / Faust Archive Knittlingen (registered association), Hörandel plays an active role in supporting this unique institution.