Nikhil Padmanabhan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Yale University. His research focuses primarily on cosmology, investigating critical topics such as dark energy, dark matter, and large-scale structure of the universe. He is committed to understanding the fundamental components and forces that shape the cosmos and is actively engaged in both observational and theoretical aspects of astrophysics. With a comprehensive background in physics and astronomy, Professor Padmanabhan contributes to the academic community through innovative research and participation in educational activities that inspire the next generation of scientists.