Eugene Chiang

Eugene Chiang is a Professor of EPS and Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics, particularly planetary system formation and evolution across both extrasolar and Solar System contexts. Key areas include planetary dynamics, ring systems, protoplanetary disks, and Kuiper Belt studies.

His current projects involve:

• Investigating extra-solar planetary dynamics through gravitational interactions and orbital evolution
• Analyzing planetary ring structures and their dynamical drivers
• Modeling protoplanetary disk thermodynamics across multiple wavelengths
• Leading a 3-year observational census of Kuiper Belt Objects using Kitt Peak and Cerro Tololo telescopes

Dr. Chiang's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate ongoing work in:

• Planetary disk interactions and spiral arm formation
• Debris disk morphology and detection methods
• Thermal instabilities in planetesimal formation
• Stellar obliquity and resonance locking
• Atmospheric evolution modeling
• Kuiper Belt in-situ formation theories

Contact: echiang@astro.berkeley.edu | Office: Hearst Field Annex B-20