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Douglas Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Science. He has been a faculty member at UBC since 1995, following a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley from 1991 to 1995. His research spans theoretical and observational cosmology, with a strong focus on the cosmic microwave background (CMB), structure formation, sub-mm cosmology, and astro-statistics.
Education:
- B.Sc. in Astrophysics, University of Edinburgh (1986)
- Ph.D., University of Cambridge (1991)
Research Interests:
Douglas Scott's work lies at the intersection of observational and theoretical cosmology. He is particularly known for his contributions to understanding the CMB and its implications for the early universe, dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy formation. His research includes:
- Structure formation and evolution of galaxies
- Cosmic microwave background anisotropies and spectral distortions
- Sub-millimetre observations of high-redshift galaxies
- Statistical methods in cosmology
Scientific Awards & Recognition:
While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his extensive publication record and involvement in major collaborations like Planck and Herschel indicate significant recognition within the cosmology community.
Graduate Supervision & Collaboration:
He is actively involved in graduate student supervision and welcomes collaborations and undergraduate research participation. His research group is affiliated with both the Astronomy and Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics groups at UBC.
Labs & Teams:
He has been involved in experimental collaborations such as SCUBA-2, BLAST, and the Planck and Herschel survey teams. He also maintains a research group site and is part of the Balloon-borne Anisotropy Measurement (BAM) team.
