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Alex Drlica-Wagner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, specializing in cosmology, particularly in the study of dark matter and dark energy. He obtained his PhD from Stanford University in 2013. Drlica-Wagner leads several key scientific projects, including the Survey Science Group at the Fermilab Cosmic Physics Center. His research focuses on utilizing astrophysical observations to understand the fundamental nature of dark matter and dark energy through large cosmic surveys. He is actively involved in projects such as the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the DECam Local Volume Exploration Survey (DELVE), and the Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). Drlica-Wagner is particularly interested in using faint dark-matter-dominated galaxies to explore dark matter's fundamental properties. Additionally, he is committed to enhancing the instruments and infrastructure necessary for executing large surveys effectively.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Teaching and conducting research in the fields of cosmology, dark matter, and dark energy, leading large cosmic surveys.
Department of Philosophy