Sciences and Exploration Directorate

Peter L Kurczynski

(RESEARCH AST, FIELDS AND PARTICLES)

Peter L Kurczynski's Contact Card & Information.
Email: peter.kurczynski@nasa.gov
Phone: 301.286.1111
Org Code: 660
Address:
NASA/GSFC
Mail Code 665
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Employer:
NASA

Brief Bio


I am the Chief Scientist of NASA's Cosmic Origins Program. My research interests include the formation and evolution of galaxies as well as new technologies to explore the universe, including adaptive optics, interferometry and detectors. I enjoy communicating the wonder of discovery and the importance and relevance of science to our daily lives and society.

Current Projects


Chief Scientist, Cosmic Origins Program

Technology & Missions

I support the Cosmic Origins program by engaging the astrophysics community and contributing to the NASA strategic planning process

Education


PhD, Physics, University of Maryland, College Park

BS, Physics, University of Michigan

Professional Societies


American Astronomical Society

1995 - Present

Selected Public Outreach


First Stars Video

March 2018 - Present

This video describes the discovery of evidence of the first stars to have formed after the Big Bang. This discovery was ranked a top ten Breakthrough of the Year by Physics World in 2018.