Nick Reilly

Hi, I’m Nick Reilly. As a space enthusiast with a passion for detector design and image analysis, I’ve spent years making measurements using the detectors that will find 90% of the near-Earth objects.

My research on the precision calibration and image quality analysis of mid-wave infrared (MWIR) detectors has taken me from the University of Rochester to the world of space mission design.

I’ve also had the privilege of working on some of the most exciting interdisciplinary projects, from nuclear and plasma physics, to biophysics as well. Imaging is a powerful tool to understand how the world works!

From designing detector calibration algorithms to analyzing vast datasets, I’m driven by a curiosity about how humans can better understand our place in the universe. My expertise lies at the intersection of infrared detectors, material science, and computational analysis – but my enthusiasm for science is universal!

I have really enjoyed working with the Rochester Museum and Science Center to expand the Science on a Sphere exhibit, and am always looking for new ways to engage with the public about the wonders of the universe. Whether it was teaching middle school students about the planets, or talking to adults about the search for life, I love sharing my passion for science with others.