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James H. Buckley is a Professor of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis, affiliated with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences and the Center for Quantum Leaps. His research focuses on Particle Astrophysics, particularly dark matter searches using experiments like ADMX, gamma-ray astronomy with collaborations such as VERITAS and CTA, and multi-messenger studies of astrophysical transients like Fast Radio Bursts. He also develops advanced photonic semiconductor and superconducting devices, including quantum-noise limited sensors and high-speed imaging sensors for biomedical applications.
Education:
- PhD in Physics, University of Chicago
- BS in Physics, University of Toledo
Research Interests: Professor Buckley explores the origins of cosmic rays, gamma-ray observations of active galaxies, and multiwavelength/multimessenger physics. He pioneered ground-based gamma-ray astronomy and is a leader in experimental cosmology, with a focus on dark matter detection through axion searches and gamma-ray signatures. His work bridges astrophysics and cutting-edge detector technology, such as superconducting thin films and parametric amplifiers for high-sensitivity experiments.
Awards & Honors:
- 2020 Fellow of the American Physical Society
- 2016 Outstanding Referee for Physical Review Letters
- 2004 The Academy of Science of St. Louis Innovation Award
- 1998 Department of Energy Outstanding Junior Investigator Award
- 1997 Shakti Duggal Award (25th International Cosmic Ray Conference)
- 1996 Smithsonian Institution Special Achievement Award
Grants & Leadership: As Principal Investigator (PI), he leads an NSF-funded project to enhance VERITAS’s optical monitoring capability and a DOE program developing NbTiN superconducting thin films. He is Spokesperson for the Advanced Particle-astrophysics Telescope (APT) mission concept and PI of the ADAPT suborbital mission (scheduled for 2025). His grants include a NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program grant (1989–1992) and collaborative roles with faculty like Murch and Henriksen on quantum sensors for ADMX.
Labs & Collaborations: He is a founding member of the VERITAS experiment and the US-CTA consortium, and plays a key role in the ADMX collaboration. His involvement in the APT and ADAPT missions underscores his leadership in advancing space-based and ground-based gamma-ray探测技术.
