Chris Hirata
Christopher M. Hirata | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | California Institute of Technology, Princeton University |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Cosmology Astrophysics |
Institutions | Ohio State University |
Thesis | Weak gravitational lensing theory and data analysis (2005) |
Doctoral advisor | Uroš Seljak |
Christopher Michael Hirata (born November 30, 1982) is an American
Hirata was 13 years old when he won the gold medal in 1996 at the
Research
Hirata's research emphasis is
Hirata is considered a leading exponent of precision cosmology, combining interdisciplinary computer studies, theoretical studies, and observational astronomy including instrument development.[4]
In 2010, with Dmitriy Tseliakhovich, he pointed to an unprecedented effect in
With others, he initiated a program for analyzing information from astronomical data for possible inferences on fundamental questions of particle physics and what it might suggest for creating new observation programs. A central question is whether the acceleration of the universe indicates dark energy (retention of general relativity but with an additional dynamic scalar field) or a modification of the general theory of relativity.
He is a member of NASA's proposed Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (previously named the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope space telescope).
Accolades
- 2012 - Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE)
- 2013 - Simons Foundation Investigator
- 2014 - Helen B. Warner Prize
- 2018 - New Horizons in Physics Prize for fundamental contributions to understanding the formation of the first galaxies in the universe and for sharpening and applying the most powerful tools of precision cosmology[6]
References
- ^ Van Duch, Margaret (April 2, 1995). "Head of the Class". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "Caltech senior heads for graduation with 4.2 GPA, record of leadership, and is only 18". Caltech News. 13 June 2001.
- ^ Weak gravitational lensing theory and data analysis / Christopher Michael Hirata - Princeton University Library Catalog – via catalog.princeton.edu.
- ^ "Ohio State Researcher Wins Top Prize for Young Astronomers". 31 January 2014.
- S2CID 32436298.
- ^ "Breakthrough Prize – Fundamental Physics Breakthrough Prize Laureates – Christopher Hirata". breakthroughprize.org.