Dr. Daniel Chung

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Chung is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He specializes in theoretical cosmology with a focus on the intersection of high-energy theory and cosmology. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including axions, inflationary cosmology, and the dynamics of superheavy dark matter. He has contributed significantly to understanding quantum field theory in curved spacetime and mechanisms of baryogenesis as well as the electroweak phase transition. Other areas of his research include weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) as a candidate for dark matter, alternative theories of gravity, braneworld scenarios, string theory, supersymmetry, gravitational waves, dark energy phenomena, and cosmic ray physics. In addition to his research, Chung is involved in teaching and outreach at the University.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences