David Shih

David Shih is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Rutgers University and a member of the New High Energy Theory Center (NHETC). His research focuses on theoretical particle physics, applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze data from particle colliders and astronomical observations to address fundamental questions like the nature of dark matter and the existence of new physics. He holds a faculty position in high energy theory and has been recognized for his contributions through prestigious awards.

• Affiliations: Rutgers University, NHETC

His research interests include theoretical particle physics, with past work spanning string theory, quantum gravity, and phenomenological model building. Current projects leverage AI to bridge experimental data analysis and theoretical predictions.

Awards:

• Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2015)
• 2015 Board of Trustees Research Fellowship
• Sloan Fellowship
• DOE Early Career Award

Labs/Teams: Active member of the New High Energy Theory Center (NHETC), collaborating on interdisciplinary projects combining physics with machine learning techniques.