Adam D. Myers

Adam D. Myers is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Wyoming, where he conducts cutting-edge research in astronomy and cosmology with a particular focus on quasar studies and the large-scale structure of the universe. His work is heavily involved with the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) project, contributing to multiple aspects of this major cosmological survey.

Dr. Myers' research program centers on studying the distribution of quasars across cosmic history, with specific expertise in constraining cosmological parameters, analyzing galaxy clustering patterns, and developing advanced statistical methods for quasar identification. His work bridges observational astronomy with sophisticated computational techniques, making significant contributions to our understanding of cosmic evolution.

His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate extensive involvement in DESI-related research, spanning data analysis, methodology development, and cosmological interpretation. The breadth of his work includes quasar identification algorithms, Baryon Acoustic Oscillation measurements, and investigations of the circumgalactic medium.

Dr. Myers has secured substantial research funding from premier scientific organizations:

• National Science Foundation through the AST division using EPSCoR and Extragalactic Astronomy programs
• Department of Energy's Office of High Energy Physics via the Cosmic Frontier program (award DE-SC0019022)
• NASA through ADAP, AISR, and EPSCoR programs, including support for Chandra X-Ray Observatory and Spitzer Space Telescope research
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation as a Senior Research Fellow at the Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie

As an educator, Dr. Myers teaches astronomy courses at the University of Wyoming and actively engages in communicating complex astronomical concepts to students and the public, reflecting his commitment to both research and education in the physical sciences.