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Hy Trac is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in astrophysics and cosmology. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Astronomy and Astrophysics in 2004. His research focuses on computational theoretical cosmology, developing and applying numerical simulations to model and interpret observable phenomena. He addresses complex problems involving gas, stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies, providing insights into the fundamental nature of dark matter and dark energy. Additionally, Trac explores the dynamics of stellar systems and the mergers of compact objects that produce gravitational waves. He collaborates with computer scientists and statisticians to apply modern artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches to improve multi-wavelength data analysis and numerical simulations. He is a member of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope and Simons Observatory Collaborations.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
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