Eric Stempels

Eric Stempels is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, specifically within the Astronomy and Space Physics section. His work focuses on astronomical instrumentation development and stellar astrophysics research, with significant contributions to major international projects including the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) and its ANDES spectrograph, as well as the CRIRES+ instrument at the Very Large Telescope.

Stempels' research interests center around high-resolution spectroscopy, stellar magnetic fields, T Tauri stars, and exoplanet characterization. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics with practical instrument development, particularly in creating advanced spectroscopic capabilities for ground-based observatories. He has made substantial contributions to understanding stellar accretion processes, stellar magnetic field topology, and the atmospheric properties of exoplanets through his instrumentation work and observational studies.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on next-generation astronomical instrumentation, particularly the ANDES spectrograph for the ELT, which represents the cutting edge of high-resolution spectroscopy capabilities. This work spans both the technical aspects of instrument design and the scientific applications for exoplanet research and stellar astrophysics.

Stempels has maintained a long-standing collaboration with international research teams across European observatories and has contributed significantly to the development of astronomical databases like VALD (Vienna Atomic Line Database) and VAMDC (Virtual Atomic and Molecular Data Centre), which support spectroscopic analysis across the astronomical community.