Dr. Kiyoshi Masui

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Kiyoshi Masui is an Associate Professor in Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on radio astronomy and cosmology, with a strong emphasis on utilizing wide-field, radio-wavelength sky surveys to develop innovative methods for observing the Universe. He specializes in hydrogen intensity mapping, which enables the rapid surveying of vast volumes of space, and examines fast radio bursts (FRBs) to understand the evolution of the Universe. He leads initiatives that create digital instrumentation for radio telescopes, implement algorithms for observational data analysis, and formulate theoretical predictions related to signals. Professor Masui's prominent work involves the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME), a state-of-the-art radio telescope that facilitates the exploration of transient radio phenomena. Masui's academic journey began with an undergraduate thesis in experimental astroparticle physics at Queen's University, followed by a PhD from the University of Toronto's Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics. He later extended his expertise at the University of British Columbia before joining MIT as an Assistant Professor in 2018.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Focuses on research in radio astronomy and cosmology, leading initiatives related to hydrogen intensity mapping and fast radio bursts.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in teaching and guiding research in the domain of Physics, emphasizing astrophysical phenomena.

Awards

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Harvey B. Richer Gold Medal

2023-01-01
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Brockhouse Canada Prize

2022-01-01
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Lancelot Berkeley Prize

2022-01-01
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Governor General’s Innovation Award

2020-01-01
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Teaching with Digital Technology Award

2019-01-01