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Kev Abazajian
Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Physics & Astronomy
kevork@uci.edu
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Can speak to:
Dark Matter, Black holes
James S Bullock
Dean, School of Physical Sciences
Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Phys Sci Deans Office
bullock@uci.edu
(949) 824-6022
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Studies our home galaxy — the Milky Way — to better understand how galaxies in general form and evolve. “Here’s a question I’ve been thinking a lot about: Why are most big galaxies in the universe shaped like disks?” Bullock said.
Can speak to:
Dark Matter, Black holes
David William Casper
Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Physics & Astronomy
dcasper@uci.edu
(949) 312-1864
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Designed a new particle detector called FASER that may life the veil on one of the Universe's most elusive mysteries: dark matter. “We’re gambling on something where, if we do win, it’ll be a big, big win," Casper said.
Can speak to:
FASER, Dark Matter
Jonathan Lee Feng
Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Physics & Astronomy
jlf@uci.edu
(949) 824-9821
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Feng's helping lead the UCI FASER particle detector project at CERN. It's a new project, and, if it's successful, it could subvert the standard model of physics.
Can speak to:
FASER, Dark Matter
Timothy M Tait
Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Physics & Astronomy
ttait@uci.edu
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Tait studies particle physics and cosmology, with an eye on the possible existence of a so-called "fifth force," which, if found, could turn the whole field of physics on its head.
Can speak to:
FASER, Dark Matter

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The Arctic’s greening, but it won’t save us

The Arctic is getting greener as the climate warms — but it’s not greening fast enough to absorb very much carbon dioxide, Boston University and UC Irvine scientists find.

Apr 29, 2021
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Can something the size of a few washing machines find the biggest thing in the universe?

UCI physicists have designed and built a new particle detector called FASER that could lift the veil on one of the universe’s most enduring mysteries.

Dec 7, 2020
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UCI scientists decrypt key HIV transmission pathways

Understanding how HIV propagates in the body could help with the development of new treatments for the disease it causes — AIDS.

Apr 8, 2021
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Press Releases

UC Irvine scientists among winners of Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
$3 million award recognizes research achievements at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider.
Apr 25, 2025
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AAAS names 5 UC Irvine researchers as 2025 fellows
Scholars are honored for their efforts to advance science or its applications.
Mar 27, 2025
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UC Irvine scientists invent new drug candidates to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The new family of antibiotics may one day help save thousands of lives each year.
Feb 24, 2025
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