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Simon Birrerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cosmology
• Gravitational Lensing
• Dark Matter
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Simon Birrer is an Assistant Professor in Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, specializing in cosmology and gravitational lensing. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich (2016) and previously served as Kavli Fellow at Stanford University. Birrer leads research probing dark matter and dark energy using gravitational lensing phenomena. His group develops computational tools for analyzing strong gravitational lensing data to study cosmic expansion and dark matter distribution. Research areas include time-delay cosmography, Hubble constant measurements, and machine learning applications in astrophysics. Recent publications focus on multi-messenger gravitational lensing (2025), LSST survey applications (2025), and AI-powered lens modeling pipelines (2025). His work consistently addresses fundamental cosmological tensions like the Hubble constant discrepancy. Awards: Kavli Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019-2022) Kugelpyramide Lifetime Achievement Award Experimental Innovation Award (ETH Zurich) Research Group: Leads the SBU Strong Lensing group with 9+ graduate students and postdocs. The group participates in major collaborations including LSST Strong Lensing Science Collaboration (co-chair), LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration, and TDCOSMO.

Nuno F. Loureiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Physics
• Magnetic Reconnection
• Fusion Energy
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Nuno F. Loureiro is Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering and the Herman Feshbach (1942) Professor of Physics at MIT, and serves as Director of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) since May 2024. He holds joint appointments in MIT's School of Engineering and School of Science, and is affiliated with the MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research and the MIT Energy Initiative. Director, Plasma Science and Fusion Center (2024-present) Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering (2016-present) Herman Feshbach (1942) Professor of Physics (current) Loureiro earned his MEng in Physics from Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon (2000) and his PhD in Physics from Imperial College London (2005). He completed postdoctoral work at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (2005-07) and UKAEA Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (2007-09) before returning to lead the Theory and Modeling Group at the Institute for Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion at IST Lisbon. Loureiro's research focuses on fundamental aspects of magnetized plasma dynamics, with particular emphasis on magnetic reconnection, magnetic field generation and amplification, confinement and transport in fusion plasmas, and turbulence in strongly magnetized, weakly collisional plasmas. His work bridges theoretical physics with computational simulations using state-of-the-art tools like the Viriato code, which he developed for reduced-gyrokinetic modeling. His research has significant implications for both understanding cosmic phenomena and advancing practical fusion energy solutions. Analysis of Loureiro's recent publications reveals a strong focus on magnetic reconnection mechanisms across multiple scales, from electron-only reconnection to relativistic plasma turbulence. His work increasingly incorporates computational innovations, including quantum computing approaches for plasma modeling. The research spans applications from solar physics and astrophysical phenomena to practical fusion energy challenges, demonstrating the unifying nature of plasma physics across disciplines. NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) (2025) American Physical Society Fellow (2022) NSF CAREER Award (2017) Thomas H. Stix Award for Outstanding Early Career Contributions (2015) Loureiro leads the Loureiro Group at MIT, which conducts research at the interface of analytical theory and numerical simulations on supercomputers. His laboratory has developed the Viriato code for plasma simulations and investigates phenomena relevant to both fusion energy and astrophysical plasmas. As Director of the PSFC, he oversees one of MIT's largest research laboratories with over 250 full-time researchers, staff members, and students working across 250,000 square feet of lab space.

• Computational Imaging
• Artificial Intelligence
• Inverse Problems
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Aviad Levis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science, starting July 2024. He is affiliated with the Dunlap Astronomical Data Science and Technology Group (DADDAA) and collaborates with the Toronto Computational Imaging Group alongside Kyros Kutulakos and David Lindell. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Caltech's Computing + Mathematical Sciences department under Katherine Bouman, working with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration. PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Technion (supervised by Yoav Schechner) Research focuses on computational imaging tools at the intersection of AI and physics Develops algorithms for 3D tomography in both cloud physics and black hole imaging Recipient of ERC Synergy grant for CloudCT space mission His research spans two major domains: Computational Climate Imaging through cloud tomography to improve climate models, and Black Hole Imaging with the EHT collaboration. He pioneered methodologies for 3D cloud structure recovery using scattered sunlight and contributes to dynamic 3D reconstructions of black hole environments. Current interests include non-linear inverse problems, equation discovery from data, and ML-accelerated scientific simulations. Recent publications highlight advancements in atmospheric tomography and black hole emission modeling. His work on CloudCT involves coordinated nano-satellites for 3D cloud imaging, while EHT contributions include first images of Sagittarius A* (2022) and ongoing development of algorithms for 3D structure recovery. The ERC Synergy grant underscores his impact on climate imaging technology. Personal Website Work Email

Marilyn J Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Unsteady Aerodynamics
• Computational Aeroelasticity
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Marilyn J Smith is the David S. Lewis Professor and Director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. She leads a seven-university consortium conducting vertical lift research for the U.S. Army, Navy, and NASA, and has secured over $200 million in collaborative research funding. Computational Nonlinear Computational Aeroelasticity Lab Director NASA FUN3D development team contributor Aerospace Systems Design Lab (ASDL) affiliate Her research spans unsteady aerodynamics, computational aeroelasticity, and sustainable energy applications across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and launch vehicles. She serves on the Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC) Board of Directors and Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Board, while acting as VFS Deputy Technical Director for Aeromechanics and leading international NATO AVT panels on UAV aerodynamics. Recent publications focus on galaxy cluster cosmology, ship-helicopter dynamic interface modeling, and Type Ia supernova analysis. She has won prestigious awards including the AIAA Aerodynamics Award and multiple American Helicopter Society honors for research, mentoring, and service. 2022 AIAA Aerodynamics Award 2015 Best Paper Awards at AHS Forum 2014 & 2012 AHS Agusta-Westland International Fellowships Her laboratory work integrates high-performance computing with aerospace design and develops advanced turbulence models through partnerships with Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). She contributes to public science communication with appearances on National Geographic, PBS, NPR, and local media.

• Cosmology
• Particle Physics
• Astrophysics
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Prof. Dr. Dominik Schwarz is a faculty member at the Faculty of Physics , Bielefeld University. His research focuses on Cosmology and Particle Physics , particularly in the areas of Dark Energy , Dark Matter , Cosmological Inflation , and Large-Scale Structure Formation . He contributes to projects like the International LOFAR Telescope Consortium and the SFB-TRR 211 on strongly interacting matter. APART Fellow of Austrian Academy of Sciences Humboldt Fellow CERN Fellow His recent work explores the cosmic dipole anisotropy , axion density perturbations , and multi-wavelength cosmic web mapping . He also advances data science infrastructure through the PUNCH4NFDI consortium.

• Theoretical Physics
• General Relativity
• Cosmology
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Professor Gary Gibbons is a distinguished academic at the University of Cambridge, holding the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), part of the Faculty of Mathematics. His research focuses on general relativity, quantum gravity, cosmology, and black hole physics. He is a core member of the Relativity and Gravitation Group, known for contributions to gravitational wave theory, black hole thermodynamics, and geometric methods in physics. His work intersects with areas such as the memory effect of gravitational waves, Carroll symmetry, and the mathematical structure of spacetime. Prof. Gibbons collaborates internationally, publishing extensively in top journals like Physical Review D and Classical and Quantum Gravity . His research also extends to applied mathematics, including studies on abrasion processes and shape evolution in geosciences. He maintains an active role in theoretical physics, advising graduate students and contributing to the academic community through lectures and seminars.

Matthew W. Kunzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrophysical plasma dynamics
• Instability and turbulence in plasmas
• Transport in weakly collisional plasmas
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Matthew W. Kunz is an Associate Professor of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University, serving as Associate Chair of the Department of Astrophysical Sciences and Director of Graduate Studies for the Program in Plasma Physics. He holds a B.S. in Astronomy-Physics and B.A. in Music from the University of Virginia (2003), and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2009). His research focuses on astrophysical plasma dynamics, including instability, turbulence, and transport in weakly collisional and poorly ionized plasmas, with applications to galaxy clusters, accretion disks, and the solar wind. Dr. Kunz's work employs analytical and numerical methods to study multi-scale plasma dynamics, aiming to understand angular momentum transport in accretion disks, kinetic turbulence cascades, and magnetic field evolution. His research has been recognized with several awards, including an NSF CAREER Award (2020-25), Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2017-20), and NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellowship (2011-14). He teaches courses on plasma astrophysics (AST 521), irreversible processes in plasmas (AST 554), and astrophysical research methods (AST 303). His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on plasma turbulence, magnetic reconnection, and cosmic ray propagation, with recent work emphasizing collisionless plasma dynamics and high-energy astrophysical phenomena.

Jaume Sanz Subiranaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• GNSS Data Processing
• Ionospheric Sounding
• Satellite Navigation Systems
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Prof. Jaume Sanz Subirana is a Tenure Full Professor of Mathematics at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), BarcelonaTECH, and a Senior GNSS Scientific Researcher. He has been affiliated with the Department of Mathematics since 1983. His primary research focuses on GNSS data processing algorithms, ionospheric sounding, and high-accuracy navigation systems like WARTK and Fast-PPP. He co-founded the spin-off company gAGE-NAV S.L. in 2009 and served on the European Space Agency's GNSS Scientific Advisory Group (2018-2022). Prof. Sanz Subirana holds a Physics degree (1982) and a PhD in Galactic Dynamics (1987) from the Universitat de Barcelona. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers (50+ in top JCR journals), 200 conference works, five books (including ESA-commissioned volumes), and holds four patents. His work has earned four best paper awards and UPC's Merit Recognition for teaching excellence. His research group, gAGE/UPC, specializes in GNSS navigation algorithms, ionospheric monitoring, and SBAS/GBAS systems. Key contributions include ionospheric gradient monitoring, real-time kinematic positioning, and mitigation of space weather effects on navigation signals.

Jay Straderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Compact Objects
• Black Holes
• Neutron Stars
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Jay Strader is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University, where he serves as Graduate Director for the astronomy PhD program and Associate Chair for astronomy. His research focuses on compact objects, particularly black holes and neutron stars in globular clusters, neutron star binaries in Fermi gamma-ray sources, and intermediate-mass black holes. He has received a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering and grants from NSF and NASA. His research group includes postdoc Ryan Urquhart, graduate students Thomas Do and Rebecca Kyer, and several undergraduates, with past students like Teresa Panurach (now director of NoVEL Consortium) and Samuel Swihart (NRC fellow at Naval Research Lab). Education: PhD in Astronomy, UC-Santa Cruz/Lick Observatory Awards: Packard Fellowship Collaborations: Member of Rubin Observatory's Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume science collaboration since 2008 Previous Positions: Hubble Fellow and Menzel Fellow at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (2007-2012) Program Initiatives: Co-founder of PAREDS program for early research opportunities at MSU His work has been supported by NSF and NASA grants, and he has contributed to studies on black holes in M22, hypervelocity globular clusters around M87, and transitional millisecond pulsars. His group collaborates with Laura Chomiuk and contributes to data catalogs like the M31 globular cluster velocity dispersion database.

Alyson M. Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
• Galactic Structure
• Cosmological Simulations
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Alyson M. Brooks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers University, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, particularly using cosmological simulations to study dark matter dynamics, stellar abundances, and galactic structures. She holds a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Washington (2008) and has held prestigious fellowships, including the Sherman Fairchild Fellowship at Caltech and the Grainger Postdoctoral Fellowship at UW-Madison. Brooks has been recognized with awards such as the 2015 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship and the 2019 Maria Goeppert Mayer Award from the American Physical Society. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Physics with Astronomy from Macalester College (2000) and an M.S. in Astronomy from the University of Washington (2004). Her research interests span topics like the interplay between baryonic processes and dark matter, chemical evolution in dwarf galaxies, and the role of feedback mechanisms in galaxy formation. Brooks is actively involved in outreach, including founding the RU-PREP program to support undergraduate research and mentoring initiatives. Brooks has authored over 100 refereed publications, with recent work exploring the resolved stellar populations of dwarf galaxies using the James Webb Space Telescope and analyzing dark matter halo properties through simulations. Her scientific contributions have advanced understanding of galaxy kinematics, dark matter interactions, and the evolution of galactic structures across cosmic time.

Alvin J. K. Chuaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gravitational-Wave Astronomy
• General Relativity
• Machine Learning for Science
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Dr. Alvin J. K. Chua is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Mathematics and a courtesy appointment in the Department of Statistics and Data Science. His research focuses on gravitational-wave astronomy , particularly extreme mass ratio inspirals (EMRIs) as key sources for the LISA mission. He develops computational and statistical methods for modeling GW sources and analyzing detector data, with recent work on machine learning and Bayesian inference techniques. His selected publications highlight advancements in modeling beyond-vacuum-GR effects in EMRIs non-local parameter degeneracies rapid relativistic waveform generation neural networks for GW inference statistical sampling on manifolds These works span gravitational-wave astrophysics , computational relativity , and applied statistics . Scientific recognition includes the NUS Presidential Young Professorship. He collaborates with the LISA Consortium and the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav).

Johnny Powellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Astrophysics
• Galactic Dynamics
• Computational Physics
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Johnny Powell is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Reed College, with a focus on astrophysics and computational physics. He leads research projects involving N-body simulations of galactic dynamics, supernovae explosions, and cosmological studies through the AGORA project. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics and experimental biophysics, with publications on DNA hydration, spectroscopy, and molecular biophysics. Primary affiliation: Reed College Physics Department Key research areas: Galactic dynamics, N-body simulations, DNA hydration, Raman/FTIR spectroscopy Professor Powell mentors thesis students in astrophysics, including work on barred galaxies, galactic bars, and cosmological simulations. His recent projects involve collaborations with institutions like the Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research and Arizona State University's Lindsay Laboratory. Scientific grants include National Science Foundation (NSF) XSEDE awards for computational resources to study galactic bar simulations and cosmological zoom-in projects. His interdisciplinary research spans astrophysics and biophysics, with publications in journals like Biochemistry, Nucleic Acids Research, and Physical Review E. NSF Grant TG-AST150068: N-body simulations of galactic bars (50,000 SUs, 500GB) NSF Grant TG-AST150068: Buckling instability in galactic bars (25,000 SUs, 500GB) Outside academia, Powell is an avid birdwatcher with extensive field experience in Oregon, Brazil, Peru, and other global locations. He served on the Board of Directors of the Audubon Society of Portland (1998–2002) and has contributed to ornithological data via eBird. His educational collaborations include work with Stuart Lindsay at Arizona State University and Ludwig Genzel at the Max-Planck Institute.

Dan McCammonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• X-ray Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Diffuse X-ray Background
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Dan McCammon is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. His research focuses on X-ray astronomy, including studies of the diffuse X-ray background, interstellar and intergalactic media, and the development of advanced X-ray instrumentation. He is a key contributor to the XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, leading efforts in high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy and mission operations. McCammon's work emphasizes understanding cosmic plasma dynamics, galaxy cluster physics, and supernova remnant evolution through cutting-edge observational techniques and detector technology. His research interests span multiple subfields, including the thermodynamic properties of galactic clusters, charge-exchange processes in astrophysical plasmas, and the design of cryogenic microcalorimeters for space-based observatories. He has pioneered advancements in transition-edge sensors (TES) and superconducting detectors, enhancing the precision of X-ray spectral measurements. McCammon has contributed to numerous sounding rocket missions, such as Micro-X, and has been instrumental in the development of the Line Emission Mapper (LEM) probe concept, aimed at mapping the soft X-ray sky with unprecedented resolution. His work on the Hitomi (ASTRO-H) satellite demonstrated breakthroughs in resolving the thermal and dynamic properties of cosmic plasmas, such as the Perseus galaxy cluster and the Crab Nebula. His publications highlight a focus on high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy of cosmic sources, including galaxy clusters, active galactic nuclei, and supernova remnants. He has explored topics like non-thermal pressure contributions in cluster cores, ionized plasma diagnostics, and the role of charge-exchange emissions in interpreting diffuse X-ray backgrounds. McCammon's instrumentation innovations have enabled breakthroughs in measuring spectral features with sub-eV resolution, advancing our understanding of astrophysical processes. Despite the absence of explicitly listed awards or grants in the provided text, his leadership in major space missions and pioneering detector technologies underscores his contributions to the field. His research team collaborates on international projects, such as XRISM and LEM, reflecting a commitment to advancing observational astrophysics through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Imre Bartosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multi-messenger Astrophysics
• Black Hole Mergers
• Gravitational Waves
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Imre Bartos is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Florida, specializing in multi-messenger astrophysics that combines gravitational waves, neutrinos, and electromagnetic signals. His research investigates extreme cosmic explosions involving black holes and neutron stars, with emphasis on merger environments in active galactic nuclei. Groundbreaking work includes demonstrating how nearby neutron star mergers influenced Solar System composition, identifying AGN disks as factories for eccentric black hole mergers, and developing techniques to probe black hole origins through gravitational wave localization. His group participates in major collaborations including LIGO, LISA, and IceCube observatories. Professor Bartos received the Sloan Fellowship and shares Breakthrough Prize honors for contributions to gravitational wave astronomy. He leads observational programs using Chandra, VLA, and Fermi telescopes while mentoring students in computational astrophysics techniques.

Mark Hertzbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Physics
• Cosmology
• Particle Physics
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Mark Hertzberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Tufts University, located within the School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from MIT (2010), following degrees from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on theoretical physics at the intersection of cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics, with a particular emphasis on dark matter (e.g., axions), cosmological inflation, gravitation theory, and quantum phenomena. He has been Director of the Institute of Cosmology at Tufts since 2023. Education: PhD Physics, MIT, 2010 MSc Physics, University of Sydney, 2004 BSc Physics & Mathematics, University of Sydney, 2002 Research Interests: Dark matter structure and axion physics Cosmological inflation and post-inflationary dynamics Gravitational theory and quantum gravity constraints Large-scale structure and cosmic microwave background analysis Grants: Multiple NSF awards including 'Cosmology and Fundamental Physics' (2024-2026) and 'Constraining Physics Beyond the Standard Model with Cosmological Observations' (2023-2026). Teaching: Courses include General Relativity, Cosmology, Quantum Field Theory, and graduate research supervision.