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Daniel M. Scolnic is an Associate Professor of Physics at Duke University, focusing on the observational tools used to measure the expansion history of the universe. His research addresses significant scientific inquiries such as the nature of dark energy, a mysterious force that is driving the accelerated expansion of the cosmos. Scolnic is actively involved in various projects, including the Dark Energy Bedrock All-sky Supernova Program, which leverages Type Ia supernovae to probe dark energy. He has contributed to significant discoveries and developed methods to analyze supernova data, leading to insights into cosmic expansion and evolution. He collaborates extensively with other physicists and cosmologists, contributing to multiple grants aimed at enhancing cosmological measurements through innovative research and methodology. Furthermore, he received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 2013 and holds a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, acquired in 2007.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Teaching and conducting research in physics, focusing on cosmology and dark energy.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)