Dr. Benjamin Nachman

Biography

Benjamin Nachman is an Associate Professor specializing in Particle Physics and Astrophysics at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics. He has served as the Deputy Editor for Physical Review X Intelligence and has held prominent leadership roles, including chairing the American Physical Society Group on Data Science. His research focuses on the intersection of particle physics and astrophysics, with an emphasis on developing innovative methods for analyzing cosmic phenomena. Nachman has been involved in various educational initiatives through his roles as co-director of the Center for Decoding the Universe and has taught numerous courses in physics at Stanford University. He holds a PhD from Stanford University with a minor in Statistics, an MASt from the University of Cambridge in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, and a BA from Cornell University in Physics, Mathematics, and Economics.

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