Jax Sanders

Dr. Jax Sanders serves as Assistant Professor of Physics at Marquette University, actively contributing to gravitational wave research and detector development within the Physics Department.

Education:

• B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from Kalamazoo College
• M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from University of Michigan

Research Interests: Dr. Sanders specializes in gravitational wave interferometer subsystem design, including sensing and control systems for optical alignment in detectors like LIGO. Their work bridges experimental physics and astrophysics, focusing on expanding gravitational wave astronomy through next-generation detector concepts. Key contributions include Advanced LIGO commissioning at Hanford Observatory and conceptual design of future interferometers developed during Syracuse University postdoctoral research.

Awards: No formal scientific awards were documented in the source material.

Advising and Grants: Current student advisees and research grant details were not specified in the provided profile.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Sanders maintains active collaboration with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, having previously served as an Advanced LIGO commissioner at Hanford Observatory and contributed to detector design initiatives at Syracuse University.