Laura Mersini-Houghton, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Mersini-Houghton studies the origin of the universe, dark energy and the quantum physics of black holes.
Quantum Physics Cosmology Black Holes Dark Energy Origins of the Universe
Sarah Gallagher
Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy · University of Western Ontario
Professor Gallagher's research focuses on investigating the nature of winds from luminous quasars
University Education Physics Education Space Astronomy Astrophysics Black Holes
Amber Stuver, PhD
Assistant Professor of Physics | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Amber Stuver, PhD, is an expert in gravitational waves.
Gravity Astrophysics Gravitational Waves Black Holes
Jonas Mureika
Chair and Professor of Physics · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Physics Theoretical Cosmology Particle Physics Theories of Gravitation Teaching
Michael Norman
Director of the San Diego Supercomputer Center and Distinguished Professor of Physics · UC San Diego
Michael Norman is author of over 300 research articles in the diverse areas of astrophysics, including star and galaxy formation.
High-Energy Astro Galaxy Formation Computational Astrophysics Cosmology Star Formation
Alison Coil
Professor · UC San Diego
Alison Coil specializes in observational astrophysics, galaxy evolution, observational cosmology, and large-scale structure
Observational Cosmology Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Galaxy Evolution
David Burrows
PROFESSOR, Department of Astronomy and Physics · Pennsylvania State University
Expert in high energy astrophysics, focusing on supernova remnants
Physics Telescopes Astronomy Gamma-Ray Burst Afterglows X-ray Instrumentation
Craig Callender
Professor of Philosophy · UC San Diego
Craig Callender specializes in environmental ethics and the philosophy of science, physics, metaphysics and time.
Philosophy of Time Metaphysics Philosophy of Science Ethics Philosophy of Physics
David Bader
Distinguished Professor, Computer Science · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Interests lie at the intersection of data science & high-performance computing, with applications in cybersecurity
Computational Genomics Applications in Cybersecurity Data Science High-Performance Computing Massive-Scale Analytics
Megan Donahue
Professor of Astronomy · Michigan State University
Megan Donahue is an expert on AGN feedback in clusters and circumgalactic gas and is now president of the American Astronomical Society.
Galaxy Formation Galaxies Stars
James Bullock
Dean, School of Physical Sciences, Professor Physical Sciences, Physics & Astronomy · UC Irvine
James Bullock studies how galaxies and their constituent dark matter halos have formed and evolved over billions of years of cosmic time.
Dark Matter Star Formation Astronomy Galaxy Dynamics Physics
Paul Sutter
Professor of Astrophysics | Center for Cosmology and AstroParticle Physics · The Ohio State University
Astrophysics expert, specializing in the emptiest regions of the universe
Astrophysics Big Bang Theory Space Exploration Intersections of Science and Art
Eric Vandernoot, M.S.
Astronomy & Physics Lab Coordinator · Florida Atlantic University
Eric Vandernoot operates FAU's Astronomical Observatory and teaches courses on Planetary Mechanics and Astronomy.
Telescopes Planetary Mechanics Astronomy Light Pollution Physics
Adam Frank
Professor of Physics and Astronomy · University of Rochester
Frank is a leading expert on how stars form and how they die, as well as civilizations before humans
Science and Religion Civilizations and climate change Theoretical Astrophysics Physics and Astronomy Evolution of Stars and Planets
E. Michael Campbell
Director, Laboratory for Laser Energetics · University of Rochester
Campbell is an internationally known expert in inertial fusion, high-energy-density physics, high-power lasers and their applications.
Advanced Energy Technologies High-Energy-Density Physics Inertial Fusion High-Power Lasers
Jamie Kennea
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Department of Astronomy and Physics · Pennsylvania State University
Astronomy expert and XRT instrument scientist
Physics and Astronomy Telescopes High-Energy Neutrinos XRT Instruments Swift/Bat Exploration Tools
Michael Siegel
SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Department of Astronomy and Physics · Pennsylvania State University
Lead scientist for NASA's Swift Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope
Physics and Astronomy Telescopes Astronomy NASA NASA's Swift Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope