Alessandro
Lenoci
Racah Institute of Physics, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Supervisor Prof. Yonit Hochberg and Prof. Eric KuflikDr. Alessandro Lenoci is a theoretical physicist and postdoctoral researcher focused on unravelling the mysteries of dark matter, a crucial but unknown component of the universe that shapes galaxy formation through its gravitational influence. Using astrophysical and cosmological observations, he works to define dark matter’s properties and to craft strategies for its detection, driven by a mission to deepen our understanding of the cosmos.
Alessandro works to define dark matter’s properties and to craft strategies for its detection, driven by a mission to deepen our understanding of the cosmos.
Alessandro earned both his BSc and MSc in physics from the University of Padua, and completed his PhD at DESY and the University of Hamburg. Originally from a small town in Lombardy, Italy, Alessandro now resides in Jerusalem. He has mentored high school and university students and in his free time enjoys learning languages, playing guitar, and connecting with friends.
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