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Sunil Golwala is a Professor of Physics at the California Institute of Technology where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He has served in various roles including Associate Professor and Deputy Executive Officer of Astrophysics. Golwala is also the Director of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory. His research focuses on observational cosmology, particularly the development and use of millimeter-wave instrumentation to study phenomena such as the Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect in galaxy clusters. His current projects involve combining data from the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory with X-ray data to enhance understanding of the astrophysics of clusters and to test cosmological tools. He is actively engaged in efforts to detect dark matter through sensitive experiments and has contributed to collaboration with Stanford to measure polarization in cosmic microwave background radiation. Golwala's work is instrumental in advancing knowledge on dark energy and the structure of the universe through innovative instrumentation and analysis techniques.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Began academic career at Caltech, contributing to research in observational cosmology.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Promoted to Associate Professor while continuing research in astrophysics.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Current role involving teaching and research in Physics and Astrophysics.
Caltech Submillimeter Observatory • Pasadena, CA
Led the observatory's efforts in astronomical research and millimeter-wave technology.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Assumed leadership duties within the department of Astrophysics.
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