Leonardo Badurina

Leonardo Badurina is a Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Scholar Research Fellow in Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His primary affiliation is with the Particle Theory Group, focusing on experimental and theoretical aspects of quantum gravity, dark matter detection, and atom interferometry. He is based in MC 452-48 and can be reached at badurina@caltech.edu.

His research centers on advancing atom interferometry techniques for detecting gravitational signatures of dark matter and gravitational waves. Key projects include the AION ultra-cold strontium laboratories and conceptual studies for long-baseline atom interferometers at CERN. He collaborates on initiatives like the Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry roadmap and the STE-QUEST space mission proposal.

Badurina's work bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental precision, addressing challenges in decoherence, detector design, and signal processing. His recent articles emphasize computational models for gravitational signatures and ultralight dark matter phenomenology. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to collaborative workshops and feasibility studies highlight his role in shaping future experimental physics directions.

His research infrastructure includes leadership in ultra-high vacuum systems and laser stabilization, critical for precision measurements. He is actively involved in both terrestrial and space-based cold atom initiatives, contributing to the global roadmap for gravitational wave and dark matter detection technologies.