Keith Riles

Keith Riles is a Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Michigan. He is actively involved in gravitational wave research, particularly focusing on neutron star astrophysics and multi-messenger observations. His work includes analyzing data from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration to detect gravitational waves from compact object mergers, pulsar emissions, and supernova remnants. Riles has contributed to searches for continuous gravitational waves from known pulsars, studies of neutron star properties via gravitational wave signatures, and investigations into ultralight dark matter using gravitational wave detectors. His research spans topics like Einstein's general relativity tests, cosmic expansion measurements, and instrument noise characterization in advanced interferometers.

Key areas of expertise include analysis of gravitational wave data from observing runs O1-O4, studies of gravitational lensing effects, and electromagnetic follow-up strategies for transient events. He has also participated in developing detector sensitivity through quantum noise reduction techniques and environmental noise mitigation in LIGO facilities.