Department of Physics

Abstract: Dark matter, neutrinos, and gravity sculpt our observed universe leaving many more questions than answers. My work focuses on opening up novel directions to answer these questions, including
1) The use of precision astrometry and space mission data to study general relativity, dark matter, cosmic neutrinos, and fifth forces.
2) Utilizing quantum sensors mounted on spacecraft to study ultralight dark matter gravitationally bound to the sun, inspired by NASA Deep Space Atomic Clocks and Parker Solar Probe.
Both are highly interdisciplinary efforts (highlighted by the DOE office of science) involving particle theory/cosmologists and experts from NASA, ESA, and NIST.

Finally, I will end with a coalescent plan to study dark matter and neutrino properties at the intensity frontier, utilizing the neutrino experiments, including ArgonCube2x2, DUNE, and the Forward Physics Facility at the LHC. I will also expand the physics cases of these near-future experiments with new proposals, including LongQuest, FerMINI, and FORMOSA.