Professor Dr. Christopher Miller

Biography

Christopher J. Miller earned a PhD in Physics from the University of Maine and completed postdoctoral training in astrophysics at Carnegie Mellon University. He joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2010 and has served as the scientific lead for Science Data Management at the National Optical Astronomical Observatory (now NOIRLab), which is the nation’s premier facility for professional astronomy. Miller is an internationally recognized expert in observational cosmology, specializing in galaxy clusters and large-scale cosmic structures, with research spanning fundamental tests of gravity. He is known for his pioneering work on baryon acoustic oscillations and the integration of AI and machine learning in astrophysics. Miller has held major leadership roles in international collaborations such as the Dark Energy Survey, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and the European Extremely Large Telescope MOSAIC project. He has been honored with numerous awards for his research and teaching, and is a dedicated mentor and educator who has guided students and contributed extensively to curriculum development, departmental leadership, and university service.

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