Daniel M. Scolnic

Physics

Professor of Physics

Daniel M. Scolnic Profile Photo
Daniel M. Scolnic Profile Photo

Research Interests

Cosmology, Supernova.

Bio

Use observational tools to measure the expansion history of the universe.  Trying to answer big questions like 'what is dark energy?'.

Education

  • B.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007
  • Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University, 2013

Positions

  • Professor of Physics
  • Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Awards, Honors, and Distinctions

  • Defense Science Study Group (DSSG). Institute for Defense Analysis. 2023
  • Clarivate Most Highly Cited Scientists. Clarivate. 2023
  • Fred Kavli Plenary Lectureship. American Astronomical Society. 2023
  • Sloan Research Fellowship-Physics. Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. 2022
  • Department of Energy Early Career Award. Department of Energy. 2021
  • Packard Fellowship. The David and Lucille Packard Foundation. 2019

Courses Taught

  • PHYSICS 791: Special Readings
  • PHYSICS 556: Stellar Astrophysics
  • PHYSICS 493: Research Independent Study
  • PHYSICS 151L9D: Introductory Mechanics (Discussion Component)
  • PHYSICS 134CN: Introduction to Astronomy
  • PHYSICS 134: Introduction to Astronomy
  • ISS 795T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team
  • ISS 395T: Bass Connections Information, Society & Culture Research Team
  • HOUSECS 59: House Course

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