Michela Negro

Michela Negro is an Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Louisiana State University (LSU), with affiliations at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA GSFC) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Torino (2019) and has extensive experience in high-energy astrophysics and space instrumentation.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics (2015–2019), University of Torino: Thesis on Unveiling the unresolved gamma-ray background through its angular power spectrum
• Master’s in Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics (2012–2014), University of Torino: Thesis on Study of the inclusive spectrum of cosmic ray electrons with the Fermi Large Area Telescope

Research Interests:

Focuses on multimessenger astrophysics, high-energy polarimetry, and machine learning applications. Leads investigations into gamma-ray sources, magnetars, blazars, and cosmic ray physics. Active in space missions like Fermi-LAT, IXPE, COSI, and future concepts such as AMEGO-X and AXIS.

Grants & Funding:

Secured ~$900,000 in grants as Principal Investigator, supporting research into cosmic ray acceleration and multimessenger phenomena.

Professional Roles:

• Deputy Secretary/Treasurer of the American Physical Society Division of Astrophysics (APS-DAP)
• Member of the CRESST collaboration at NASA GSFC

Labs & Teams:

Conducts research within the LSU Department of Physics & Astronomy and collaborates with international teams on mission design and data analysis.