Gabriele Montefalcone
I am a Ph.D. candidate in physics at the University of Texas at Austin, studying theoretical cosmology.
My research interests are in primordial cosmology, the physics of the dark sector as well as the use of cosmological probes to constrain new physics in the early and late universe.
I am a determined individual, always willing to learn and explore new research topics.
Currilucum Vitae
See my CV below for a full list of my papers, research presentations and visits, as well as my teaching experience, outreach activities and more.
Research & Independent Work
Publications
To see a full list of my papers and most recent publications, please visit my InspireHep page at this link.
Unpublished Physics Work
Others
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Advised by Katherine Freese
Princeton University
Liceo Scientifico Statale Augusto Righi
Landau Forte Academy Sixth Form
1-semester student exchange program
Interests
My research combines theory and data-driven approaches to tackle fundamental questions in cosmology, like the nature of the dark sector and inflation. My work focuses both on model-building as well utilizing precise Cosmic Microwave Background measurements to explore new physics in the early and late universe.
Whenever I am not immersed in physics, I'm out running. It's my daily ritual - a rhytm and discipline that brings clarity and balance to everything I do. In my remaining (limited) free time, I enjoy cooking typical Italian dishes, spending time outdoors, hiking and riding my motorcycle.
Awards & Skills
- 2024-25 University Graduate Continuing Fellowship
- Awarded by the University of Texas Graduate School. Stipend of $ 36,000, tuition and insurance for full academic year included.
- 2023 Steven Weinberg Summer Fellowship
- Awarded annually to one member of the Texas Center for Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics at the University of Texas at Austin. Stipend of $ 7,500 and tuition for summer term included.
- 2018 & 2019 A. G. Shenstone Prize Winner in Physics
- Recognizes outstanding Physics undergraduates who have shown excellence in course work and promise in independent research.
- 2020 John H. Chang '60 Award Recipient
- Recognizes a member of the Princeton T&F program for their contributions to their teammates through their generosity, enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the team.
- 2022 CoSIDA Academic First-Team All-America
- Selected among other 16 individual athletes from approximately a pool of 1640 annual Academic All-America selections.
- 2020 & 2022 USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
- 5th at the World University Games (2023)
- 400hs Princeton U. all-time Record Holder: 49.15s (2023)
- 10th all-time Italian 400m hurdler: 49.15s (2023)
- Italian Senior 400hs Vice-Champion (2021)
- 7 times Ivy League Track & Field Team Champion (2017 - 2020)
- 500m Indoor U23 Italian Record Holder: 1:04.60 (2018)
- World U20 400hs Championship Semifinalist (2016)
- Italian U20 & U18 400hs Champion (2014-2016)
Media & Press
A collection of news articles, interviews, and videos featuring my research work, and my past as a professional track athlete.
News Articles
Published by: Media-Inaf | Date: December 16, 2024
Published by: Phys.org | Date: November 30, 2024
Published by: UT Austin - College of Natural Sciences | Date: November 21, 2024
Published by: Vita-Sportiva | Date: August 24, 2023
Videos & Podcasts
Published by: Cosmology from Home | Date: June 30, 2024
Published by: Neutrinos from Home | Date: April 15, 2024