Michael S. Turner

Professor, Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics, and the College; Enrico Fermi Institute; Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics

Education: Ph.D., Stanford, 1978

Contact Information

Phone: 773-702-7974
Location: LASR 101
Email: mturneruchicago.edu

Research

Theoretical astrophysics, cosmology and elementary particle physics, cosmology

My research focuses on the application of modern ideas in elementary-particle theory to cosmology and astrophysics. I believe that this approach holds the key to answering the most pressing questions in cosmology.

Research Fields: Cosmology

Affiliations: Enrico Fermi Institute; Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics

Graduate Students

Past Students: Chaz Shapiro (2008); Gilbert P. Holder (2001); Jeffrey B. Jewell (2000)

Teaching

Past Courses

ASTR 40700, AstroPolitics: 2009 - 2010 (Autumn)
ASTR 32100, Cosmology: 2008 - 2009 (Winter)
PHSC 12000, Origin of the Universe and How We Know: 2011 - 2012 (Spring-Paris)
ASTR 24200, The Physical Universe: 2010 - 2011 (Winter)
ASTR 28200, Special Topics (Exoplanets): 2007 - 2008 (Spring)

Department Committees

Current & Future

Appointments: 2012 - 2013

Past

Budget & Policy: 2011 - 2012 (Former Chair)

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