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Ronald S. Gamble, Jr

Also known as: Ron Gamble

University of Maryland, College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, University of Maryland

ORCID iD 0000-0002-8361-036X
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About

Dr. Ronald S. Gamble, Jr. is an Afro-Latino Theoretical Astrophysicist, Science Communicator, and Artist who believes the universe tells its story through light, energy, and gravity. His research explores how supermassive black holes generate relativistic jets—streams of matter accelerated to near-light speeds—by merging Einstein’s relativity with modern computational simulations. As a Cosmic Origins Research Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland—College Park, he studies the extreme physics surrounding black holes while leading NASA’s Cosmic Pathfinders Program, engaging early-career scientists and students to pursue professional careers. A proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Dr. Gamble unites creativity and discovery to illuminate the cosmos.

Employment

  • University of Maryland, College Park Assistant Research Scientist
    2025 - Present
  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Cosmic Origins Research Scientist
    2022 - Present
  • NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Visiting Assistant Research Scientist
    2021 - 2025
  • University of Maryland Visiting Assistant Research Scientist
    2021 - 2025
  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency Postdoctoral Fellow
    2020 - 2021
  • National Strategic Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellow
    2020 - 2021
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University NSF Postdoctoral Research Associate
    2018 - 2019

Education

  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Ph.D., Theoretical Astrophysics
    2014 - 2017
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University M.S., Condensed Matter Physics
    2012 - 2014
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University B.S., Physics
    2007 - 2012

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (7)