My research focuses on experimental searches for physics Beyond the Standard Model, with a particular emphasis on uncovering the nature of dark matter. The fact that the universe's dark and baryonic matter content are of the same order of magnitude suggests a deep connection, pointing to a possible interaction between them in the early universe. My work aims to find evidence of this connection by designing and developing experiments sensitive enough to detect the weak, minute signals that a dark matter particle might leave behind.
I am a member of the SuperCDMS collaboration, which will soon operate approximately 20 kg of Germanium and Silicon detectors 2 km underground. Equipped with state-of-the-art phonon and charge sensors, the experiment is designed to probe uncharted dark matter parameter space with masses below 2 GeV. Our group is involved in almost all aspects of the experiment.
Advancements in detector technology are fundamental to the discovery of new physics. Underpinning the large-scale experimental efforts, my group operates a local test facility for the development and characterization of novel cryogenic detectors. This work is essential for paving the way for future discoveries.
Research Groups
SuperCDMS Group
High Energy Physics Experiment Group
