John Martin

John Martin is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, affiliated with the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health. Since 2006, he has taught introductory physics for science majors and astronomy courses while directing the Henry R. Barber Research Observatory and hosting public UIS Star Parties. His research focuses on stellar astrophysics, particularly the life cycles of massive stars and phenomena like Eta Carinae.

• Stellar Astrophysics
• Massive Star Evolution
• Luminous Blue Variables (LBVs)
• Supernova Impostors
• Be Stars and Disks
• Photometry and Spectroscopy

His publications, including over 100 peer-reviewed works, emphasize Eta Carinae's 5.5-year spectroscopic events, LBVs in M31/M33, Be star dynamics, and supernova impostors like SN 2009ip. Awards include the 2011 University of Illinois University Scholar title, JJ Nassau Fellowship (1997), and Dean's List recognitions. He earned his PhD in Astronomy from Case Western Reserve University (2003) and BS in Astro-Physics from the University of Virginia (1995).

Scientific awards include

• 2011 University of Illinois University Scholar
• 1997 JJ Nassau Graduate Research Fellowship
• 1995 Mastin Graduate Fellowship
• 1995 Dean's List, University of Virginia
• 1994 Dean's List, University of Virginia