Michael Stamatikos

Dr. Michael Stamatikos is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at The Ohio State University (OSU) Newark and an astrophysicist affiliated with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. He serves as Founding Director of the SciDome and Chief Science Officer of The Works. His research focuses on high-energy particle astrophysics, particularly Gamma-Ray Bursts (GRBs) and multi-messenger astronomy, leveraging collaborations like Swift and Fermi missions. He has won prestigious awards, including the Bruno Rossi Prize (2007 and 2011), and led over 200 peer-reviewed publications.

Education:

• B.A., Physics (minor in Teaching Education), SUNY Buffalo (1998)
• M.S., Physics, SUNY Buffalo (2003)
• Ph.D., Physics, SUNY Buffalo (2006)

Research Interests: Dr. Stamatikos specializes in GRB temporal analysis, neutrino astronomy (via IceCube), and multi-messenger astrophysics. His work bridges observational data with theoretical models, emphasizing Swift mission contributions and NASA collaborations.

Scientific Contributions:

• Principal Investigator of the GRB Temporal Analysis Consortium (GTAC)
• Member of the Swift Team and Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM)
• Leader of the SciDome initiative, integrating STEM education and public outreach

Awards and Recognition:

• OSU Newark Awards: Research Mentor (2016), Teaching Excellence (2017), Service (2017)
• NASA Goddard Honor Award Nomination (2011)

Advising and Grants: Mentored numerous undergraduates in research, secured funding via NASA Glenn Research Center for SciDome Academy. Currently leading efforts to install a 1m-class telescope at John Glenn Astronomy Park.

Labs and Projects: SciDome’s immersive education facility, IceCube Collaboration, and curriculum development with Spitz Inc. (Physics 360).