Prof. Ernest J Moniz

Professor of Physics and Special Advisor to the President

Primary DLC

Department of Physics

MIT Room: E18-306F

Areas of Interest and Expertise

Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Intermediate Energy Physics
Nuclear Theory
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Energy
Coal and Coal Policy

Research Summary

Professor Moniz' principal research contributions have been in theoretical nuclear physics, particularly in advancing nuclear reaction theory at high energy. His current research interests are centered on energy, science and technology, and national security policy. He is co-chair of the MIT Energy Research Council, an interdisciplinary faculty group that is advancing the MIT President’s energy initiative.

Recent Work