Professor Dr. Matthew Walker

Biography

Matthew G. Walker is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Astrophysics and Cosmology. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 2007. His research primarily focuses on the astrophysical properties of dark matter, especially in relation to dwarf galaxies surrounding the Milky Way and the neighboring Andromeda galaxy. These dwarf galaxies are considered some of the oldest and smallest known, often being entirely composed of dark matter. Walker employs large optical telescopes to measure the spatial distribution of dark matter within these galaxies. He is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey IV collaboration, which plays a vital role in exploring and understanding the universe. His contributions to the field include multiple publications investigating the dynamics of dwarf galaxies and their relationship with dark matter. Walker's professional accolades include the Martin Beate Block Award from the Aspen Center for Physics in 2013 and a Hubble Post-doctoral Fellowship from 2010 to 2013. He has previously held post-doctoral research positions at Harvard University and the University of Cambridge.

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