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Christopher Stubbs
Dean of Sciences at Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Science
Christopher Stubbs is a prominent physicist and academic administrator currently serving as the Dean of Sciences at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Here are some key details about his background and career:
Academic Positions
- Dean of Sciences at Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences (July 2018 - June 2024)12
- Professor of Physics and of Astronomy at Harvard University (July 2003 - Present)1
- Previously held faculty positions at the University of Washington and UC Santa Barbara1
Research and Expertise
Stubbs is an experimental physicist whose work focuses on the intersection of particle physics, cosmology, and gravitation.5 Some of his notable research areas include:
- Experimental tests of gravitational physics
- Searches for dark matter
- Characterization of dark energy
- Observational cosmology
He was a member of one of the two teams that first discovered dark energy using supernovae to map cosmic expansion history.5
Education
- PhD in Physics from the University of Washington (1981-1988)1
- Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Virginia (1975-1981)1
Major Projects and Contributions
- Heavily involved in the construction of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), serving as its inaugural project scientist5
- Founded the APOLLO collaboration, using lunar laser ranging to probe for novel gravitational effects5
- Member of the High-z Supernova Search Team that co-discovered dark energy4
Awards and Honors
- Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2015)4
- Gruber Prize in Cosmology (2007)4
- Fellow of the American Physical Society (1999)4
As Dean of Sciences, Stubbs has been noted for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into Harvard's academic programs.23 He is stepping down from his role as Dean at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year but will continue to advise on AI-related issues.23
