Tamás Vicsek

Tamás Vicsek (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈtɒmaːʃ ˈvit͡ʃɛk], born 10 May 1948, Budapest) is a Hungarian scientist with research interests in numerical studies of dense liquids, percolation theory, Monte Carlo simulation of cluster models, aggregation phenomena, fractal growth, pattern formation (computer and laboratory experiments), collective phenomena in biological systems (flocking, oscillations, crowds), molecular motors, cell locomotion in vitro. He held the position of professor of physics at the Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary, and was visiting scientists in various academia.^[1][2]

Tamás Vicsek
Vicsek in 2011
Born	(1948-05-10) 10 May 1948 (age 77) Budapest, Hungary
Education	Lomonosov University(M.Sc.) Lajos Kossuth University(Ph.D.)
Alma mater	Lajos Kossuth University
Known for	Vicsek fractal Vicsek model Family–Vicsek scaling Barabási–Ravasz–Vicsek model
Spouse	Mária Streho
Scientific career
Fields	Physics, Network Science
Institutions	Eötvös Loránd University
Thesis	(1976)
Notable students	Albert-László Barabási
Website	hal.elte.hu/~vicsek

The native form of this personal name is Vicsek Tamás. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

He is the namesake of the Vicsek fractal and the Vicsek model of swarm behavior.

He earned M.Sc. from the Lomonosov University, Moscow in 1972 and PhD from Lajos Kossuth University (current University of Debrecen) in 1976.^[1]

Awards and recognition

• 1990 Award of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
• 1999 Széchenyi Prize
• 2003 Leo Szilard Award (hu:Szilárd Leó professzori ösztöndíj)
• 2006 Fellow of the American Physical Society
• 2020 Lars Onsager Prize (US)