Researchers
Prof. Matthew Szydagis joins the UAP Science Advisory Council, bringing his background in rare-event detection and instrumentation to help develop rigorous scientific methods for UAP research.
Position: Associate Professor of Physics, University at Albany (SUNY) Main Research Interests:
- Direct detection of dark matter using liquid xenon detectors (LUX/LZ experiments)
- Detector physics, simulation (NEST software), and rare-event instrumentation
- Extension of rigorous particle astrophysics methods to the scientific study of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)
Media & Public Presence:
- Frequent speaker on applying dark matter detection techniques to UAP research
- Guest on Podcast UFO discussing academic UAP investigations
- Developer of the widely used NEST simulation package for noble element detectors
- Active in bridging traditional astroparticle physics with emerging UAP science
