John E. Carlstrom

Professor innovating in the area of cosmology and astrophysics, John E. Carlstrom is a Subramanyan Chandrasekhar Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. He holds appointments in the departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physics, the Enrico Fermi Institute, and the College. His pioneering work has significantly advanced our understanding of the universe, particularly through his contributions to the study of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) and the large-scale structure of the cosmos. Professor Carlstrom's research interests are deeply rooted in cosmology and astrophysics, where he has been at the forefront of several groundbreaking projects. Among his notable endeavors is the Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 (CMB-S4) project, which aims to provide unprecedented insights into the early universe. His work with the Degree Angular Scale Interferometer (DASI) has been instrumental in measuring the polarization of the CMB, offering clues about the universe's infancy. In addition to his work on the CMB, Professor Carlstrom has been involved in the Dark Energy Survey (DES), which seeks to unravel the mysteries of dark energy and its role in the accelerated expansion of the universe. His contributions to the Interferometric Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Effect Imaging Experiment (SZE) have enhanced our understanding of galaxy clusters and their impact on cosmic microwave background radiation. Professor Carlstrom's involvement with the Planck satellite mission has furthered our knowledge of the CMB's temperature fluctuations, while his leadership in the South Pole Telescope (SPT) project has provided critical data on the universe's large-scale structure. His work with the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Array (SZA) and the QUaD experiment has also been pivotal in advancing our understanding of the universe's evolution. Throughout his career, Professor Carlstrom has been recognized for his innovative research and dedication to advancing the field of cosmology. His contributions continue to inspire new generations of scientists, and his work remains a cornerstone in the quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe.