Shirley Ho

Shirley Ho is an American astrophysicist and machine learning expert currently serving as a Research Professor of Physics at New York University and as a group leader at the Center for Computational Astrophysics at Simons Foundation. With a strong focus on cosmology and data science, they have pioneered the application of deep learning methods in astrophysics and have led research on the use of artificial intelligence to accelerate simulations. Previously, Shirley held positions at institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where they explored dark energy and dark matter. Their contributions have earned recognition through various awards, including the Carnegie Science Award and the Cooper-Siegel professorship. Shirley’s work has been featured in prominent publications, and they actively promote ethical AI practices while serving on several advisory committees, including a current term on the NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee.