Priya Natarajan is a theoretical astrophysicist and professor of astronomy and physics at Yale University. She is known for her research on the growth and evolution of black holes and the role they play in the formation and evolution of galaxies. Natarajan has also made contributions to the study of dark matter and its role in the formation and evolution of the universe. In addition to her academic work, Natarajan is also involved in science communication and outreach, and has given numerous public lectures and written for popular science publications.