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Nikita Blinov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, a member of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on theoretical physics connecting the early universe with observational data, addressing questions like the nature of dark matter, neutrino masses, and matter-antimatter asymmetry. He explores beyond Standard Model physics, developing strategies to test theoretical models using experimental data from particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics.
Previously, he worked at the University of Victoria, Fermilab, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating theoretical frameworks with experimental constraints. He teaches courses such as Particle Physics and Mathematical Methods for undergraduate and graduate students.
His research interests span dark matter detection mechanisms, neutrino mass generation, and cosmological puzzles like the Hubble tension. He collaborates on experimental proposals, such as the DarkQuest project, and contributes to white papers for Snowmass and other initiatives.
His students include Ben Mendez (MSc), Cristiano Sampaio (now at Waterloo), Sid Sachdeva, Margaret Wynne, and Elizabeth Kowalczyk. He leads a research group focused on advancing theoretical models and experimental strategies in high-energy physics and cosmology.
