David Garofalo

David Garofalo is a Professor of Physics at Kennesaw State University (KSU), with a distinguished academic career spanning institutions like NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech, Columbia University, and Fordham University. His research focuses on black hole astrophysics and relativistic jets, aligning with his editorial role at Scientific Reports.

• PhD in Physics (2008) from the University of Maryland
• BS in Physics & Astronomy (1999) from the University of Maryland, Università di Bologna, and University of California

Garofalo's work intersects high-energy astrophysics and cosmological phenomena, with professional engagements in China, Norway, Mexico, and the U.S. He has delivered seminars on topics such as relativistic jets and extraterrestrial intelligence searches.

As an editor for Scientific Reports, he contributes to academic publishing. His awards include the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) Fellowship, and he has held teaching roles at California State University, Harvey Mudd College, and Southern Polytechnic State University.