Vuk Mandic

Vuk Mandic is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota. His research spans gravitational wave physics and dark matter detection, with leadership roles in major experiments like LIGO, SuperCDMS, and the Deep Underground Gravity Lab (DUGL). Current projects focus on noise suppression in gravitational wave detectors and next-generation dark matter searches.

• Collaborative Research: Local gravity disturbances, Cosmic Explorer site evaluation
• Training Initiatives: Multi-messenger Astrophysics programs

Research Interests

Dr. Mandic investigates the early Universe through gravitational waves and dark matter. Key areas include:

• Advanced LIGO noise modeling and detection methods
• SuperCDMS WIMP dark matter detector development
• Deep underground seismology for Newtonian noise suppression
• LISA space antenna background analysis

Scientific Awards

• Distinguished McKnight University Professor

Grants & Collaborations

NSF-funded projects include:

• Stochastic Gravitational Wave Background (2024–2027)
• Multi-messenger Astrophysics Training (2019–2025)
• International LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaborations

Labs & Teams

Leads the Deep Underground Gravity Lab (DUGL) at Homestake mine, SD, and contributes to SuperCDMS and LIGO teams. Collaborations extend to geophysicists and detector engineers globally.