Dr. Ian Dell Antonio

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Biography

Ian P. Dell’Antonio is a Professor of Physics at Brown University with research interests in observational cosmology, focusing on the fundamental properties of the universe. He has been a member of the faculty since 1999 after working at Bell Laboratories and the National Optical Astronomy Observatories. His research is primarily funded by the National Science Foundation and NASA, involving significant projects on measuring dark matter and dark energy using gravitational lensing and other astrophysical techniques. Dell'Antonio is engaged in multiple large-scale collaborations, including the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, where he heads the galaxy clusters working group. His work at the intersection of cosmology and fundamental physics has contributed extensively to our understanding of the universe's evolution. He teaches various introductory and advanced courses on astronomy and cosmology, emphasizing hands-on learning and student engagement in scientific inquiry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in Physics, focusing on observational cosmology.

Courses

Introduction to Astronomy Introduction to Cosmology Stellar Structure and Interstellar Medium Extragalactic Astronomy High-Energy Astrophysics

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics