Kareem El-Badry, a former UC Berkeley graduate student and now an assistant professor of astronomy at Caltech, has been awarded a prestigious 2025 MacArthur Fellowship for his groundbreaking work in astrophysics. El-Badry's research focuses on the formation, evolution, and dynamics of stellar and galactic systems, with particular emphasis on understanding the roles that supermassive black holes and other exotic objects play in shaping the universe.
As a MacArthur Fellow, El-Badry is recognized for his exceptional creativity and contributions to advancing our understanding of the cosmos. His innovative use of computational simulations and data-driven models has provided new insights into the complex processes governing galaxy formation and stellar evolution. His work is shaping the future of astrophysical research, inspiring new perspectives on how galaxies and black holes interact over cosmic time scales.
A rising star in the field of astrophysics, El-Badry’s research has led to major breakthroughs in understanding the connection between dark matter, galaxy structure, and the mysterious forces that drive the evolution of the universe.
https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2025/kareem-el-badry