David Chuss

Dr. Chuss is an expert in Astronomical Polarimetry. As such, he develops instrumentation to study the polarization of long wavelength light from astrophysical phenomenon to learn about the universe. Dr. Chuss has used this technique to study the physics of magnetic fields in our Milky Way’s center, and has applied these techniques to study the origins of the universe. His instrumentation efforts have led to several adventures including five trips to the South Pole and numerous trips to mountain tops in Hawaii, Arizona, and Chile.

Education

• Ph. D. Northwestern University 2002
• M.S. Pennsylvania State University 1997
• B.S. Villanova University 1995

Work Experience

• Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
• 2004-2015
• National Research Council Associate, NASA GSFC
• 2002-2004