Rate Professor Kathryn Zurek

Academic Profile

Academic Background: B.A., University of Minnesota, 2001; Ph.D., University of Washington, 2006.

Research Interests: Theoretical particle physics, dark matter, and beyond-standard-model physics.

Appointments: Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech; Previously Associate Professor at University of Michigan.

Awards: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers; Sloan Research Fellowship.

Publications: Articles in Physical Review D on dark matter detection.

Additional Contributions: Proposed novel dark matter models influencing experimental searches.