Black holes
Monika Mościbrodzka’s research focuses on making realistic models of accretion disks and jets in the immediate vicinity of black holes. She is a member of the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration, which has published the iconic first ever image of the black hole shadow in the galaxy M87* in April 2019. Dr. Mościbrodzka shows in an inspiring manner how it is possible to make an impact in the early stages of a scientific career. The jury considers her both an inspirational international scientist and a natural leader who manages to interest the general public in her field of research.