Milo Casas is an Assistant Research Physicist at UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory with 12 years of experience bridging physics and astronomy. With a PhD in Physics from UC Berkeley and earlier degrees in astronomy and astrophysics from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, he combines rigorous theoretical training with hands-on research in space science. His work as a long-running PhD researcher turned staff scientist reflects deep engagement in observational and theoretical problems, driven by a curiosity to “understand what is around me.” Based in Berkeley, he brings an international academic background and sustained commitment to research questions that connect astrophysical phenomena to measurable data. Colleagues value his ability to translate complex physics into testable experiments and collaborative projects across disciplines.
12 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics at University of California, Berkeley
Master's degree, Astronomy, Master's degree, Astronomy at Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Codes to fully calibrate the FOXSI rocket optics used for the third flight
Contributions:2 PRs, 35 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 10 months
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