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Dr. Jodi Cooley is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Her research focuses on unraveling the nature of dark matter, a critical component constituting 26.8% of the universe. She employs advanced cryogenic detectors to distinguish dark matter interactions from background noise.
- Education: B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Physics (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1997), M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2000/2003)
Research Interests include dark matter detection, particle astrophysics, and cryogenic technologies. She leads the SMU SuperCDMS dark matter experiment and has contributed significantly to precision cosmology advancements.
Scientific Awards & Recognitions
- Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2018
- Recipient of the Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award from the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) in 2019
Dr. Cooley’s teaching philosophy emphasizes inspiring students with the excitement of physics while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. She has conducted postdoctoral studies at MIT and Stanford University.
