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Adam D. Hincks is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics (DADDAA) and St. Michael’s College. He specializes in physical cosmology, focusing on the cosmic microwave background (CMB), large-scale structure, and millimetre/radio instrumentation. Hincks holds a PhD in Physics from Princeton University (2009) and an Hon. BSc in Astronomy & Physics from the University of Toronto (2004).
His research leverages data from cosmology observatories like the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and the upcoming Simons Observatory (SO). Key interests include tracing cosmic gas distribution via the Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect, exploring variable millimetre sources, and developing radio telescopes for 21-cm intensity mapping (e.g., HIRAX). Hincks collaborates internationally on projects such as ACT, SO, and HIRAX, advancing understanding of dark energy, galaxy cluster dynamics, and cosmic structure.
He advises a diverse group of students (undergraduate to postdoctoral) and has contributed to breakthroughs like detecting gas bridges between galaxy clusters. Hincks’ work integrates software development for data pipelines and observational techniques, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
