Philip Mauskopf

Prof. Philip Mauskopf holds a joint appointment at Arizona State University (ASU) as a Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the Department of Physics. His research focuses on experimental cosmology, particularly designing instruments for measuring signals from distant cosmic objects. He also explores solid-state physics, atmospheric science, and quantum communication/cryptography. Notable collaborations include institutions like Caltech/JPL, NIST Boulder, and Cardiff University (UK).

His expertise spans terahertz frequencies and astronomical instrumentation, with past roles including Professor of Experimental Astrophysics at Cardiff University (2000–2012). Research interests include kinetic inductance detectors, millimeter-wave imaging, and cryogenic systems. He leads projects like the Simons Observatory and contributes to instruments such as NIKA2 and TolTEC.

Grants and projects include the Mid-scale RI-2: Advanced Millimeter Survey Instrumentation (NSF-funded) and metamaterial filter development (NASA-funded). His work involves datasets from NIKA2 observations of galaxy clusters and interstellar medium studies. Prof. Mauskopf’s interdisciplinary approach bridges astrophysics, engineering, and quantum technologies.