About
Desika Narayanan is an Associate Professor in Astronomy at the University of Florida and an International Associate at the Cosmic Dawn Centre in Copenhagen. His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics, particularly the interplay between star formation, interstellar medium (ISM) physics, and cosmological galaxy evolution.
Education
- Ph.D. in Astrophysics, University of Arizona (2007)
- B.S. in Astronomy (highest honors), University of Florida (2003)
- B.S. in Physics (high honors), University of Florida (2003)
His expertise lies in cosmological galaxy formation, ISM physics, and large-scale star formation, utilizing numerical simulations to model these processes across cosmic timelines, including galaxies in the Epoch of Reionization.
Scientific Awards
- CfA Fellowship at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Bok Fellow at the University of Arizona
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