Gary Hinshaw

Gary Hinshaw is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at The University of British Columbia. His research focuses on Astronomy and Astrophysics, particularly in the areas of Cosmology and Measuring diffuse background radiations. Hinshaw has held various academic and research positions, including serving as an Astrophysicist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from 1990 to 2010 and as an Assistant Professor at Oberlin College from 1987 to 1990. He is currently based in Vancouver, BC, and his contact information includes an email address and a departmental website.

Gary Hinshaw is a Professor of Physics at the University of British Columbia, specializing in cosmology. His research focuses on the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation, with a particular emphasis on analyzing data from missions such as the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) and the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE). Hinshaw has contributed significantly to the determination of cosmological parameters through observations of CMB anisotropies, including the study of temperature fluctuations, polarization, and foreground emissions. His work has provided critical insights into the early universe, inflationary models, and the structure of the cosmos.