Danielle Norcini

Danielle Norcini is an Assistant Professor in the William H. Miller III Department of Physics & Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), part of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on experimental particle physics, specifically dark matter detection and neutrino studies. Previously, she held the KICP & Grainger fellowship at the University of Chicago and earned her PhD from Yale University, alongside dual BS in Physics and BA in Philosophy from Penn State University.

Her group develops low energy-threshold Skipper CCD technologies for direct dark matter detection underground, advancing experiments like DAMIC-M. Research interests include sub-GeV dark matter, neutrino oscillations, and reactor antineutrino studies (e.g., PROSPECT experiment). Her work bridges detector innovation with fundamental physics questions about dark matter interactions and neutrino properties.

Key collaborations involve the DAMIC (Deep Underground Measurements of Cosmic rays) and PROSPECT (Precision Reactor Oscillation and SPECTrum Experiment) initiatives. Norcini’s contributions span both experimental design (e.g., skipper CCD sensor optimization) and data analysis for dark matter constraints and neutrino spectrum measurements. Her career trajectory reflects a commitment to advancing next-generation detection methods in subterranean and reactor-based environments.