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Incoming Member

Andrea Caputo

Affiliation

Natural Sciences

Field of study

Astroparticle Theory and Cosmology
Andrea works at the interface of particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, with a particular interest in unveiling the nature of dark matter. During his stay at the IAS, Andrea will focus on using galactic dynamics and black hole astrophysics to study dark matter properties, as well as broader questions in fundamental physics.

Visits

Member
School of Natural Sciences
Fall

Degrees

University of Valencia
Ph.D.
2020

Honors

2023
ERC Starting Grant
2023
IUPAP Best Young Scientist Prize in Astroparticle Physics
2021
MSCA Individual Fellowship
2018
"Giuliano Preparata" Prize, Italian Physical Society

Appointments

Sapienza University of Rome
2024
Associate Professor of Theoretical Phyiscs
CERN-TH
2025
ERC LD Staff Member
CERN-TH
2022–2025
Senior Fellow
Tel Aviv University
2020–2022
Postdoctoral Fellow
Weizmann Institute of Science
2020–2022
Postdoctoral Fellow