Alexander Kaurov

Alexander "Sasha" Kaurov's research investigates the public's trust in science through data-driven methods. Previously, he received his PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Chicago and was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Currently, he is a fellow at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, an affiliate scientist at Blue Marble Space and a PhD student at the School of Science and Society, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Experience

  • 2022–present
    Affiliate Research Scientist, the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science
  • 2026–present
    Fellow, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
  • 2016–2021
    Postdoc, The Institute for Advanced Study
  • 2011–2016
    PhD, The University of Chicago

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