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Peter Fisher is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, where he also holds appointments at the Laboratory for Nuclear Science. His research is predominantly focused on experimental detection of dark matter and high-energy interactions, with significant involvement in the CERN Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment, which aims to make high-precision measurements of cosmic rays. Fisher has a strong background in the development of new particle detectors, particularly those that provide directional sensitivity in detecting weak interactions via tau decays. He has published numerous papers on neutrinos and cosmic rays, and has been involved in pedagogical work on electromagnetic radiation as well as innovative power transfer technologies. His academic journey includes a B.S. in engineering physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Ph.D. in physics from the California Institute of Technology. Prior to his current role, he was a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University from 1989 to 1994.