In 1956 he earned the Swedish equivalent to a Master"s degree (civilingenjör), and in 1960 the equivalent of a Doctor of Philosophy (Tekn licentiate), and in 1966 the position of Docent (approximately assistant professor), all from the in Stockholm.
He succeeded Hannes Alfvén as Professor of Plasma Physics in 1975. His research interests include plasma electrodynamics, with application to space and astrophysical plasmas, especially in the context of auroral and magnetospheric physics. He is also the Associate Editor of the journal Astrophysics and Space Science.
From July 1967 until June 1997, Fälthammar headed the Division of Plasma Physics of the Alfvén Laboratory.
Papers Papers listed on the Smithsonian/National Aeronautics and Space Administration Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Company
In 1989, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor"s degree by the Faculty of Science of the University of Oulu, Finland. He is also a recipient of the Golden Badge Award of the European Geophysical Society and the Basic Sciences Award of the International Academy of Astronautics. In 1998 he was awarded the Hannes Alfvén Medal of the European Geophysical Society in recognition of his services as Editor of the Society’s journal Annales Geophysicae.
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
