Nicholas Attree

Dr. Nicholas Attree is a Research Fellow at the University of Stirling and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA-CSIC) in Granada, Spain. His research focuses on planetary dynamics, thermophysical modeling of comets, and spacecraft imaging analysis. He is actively involved in missions like Rosetta and Comet Interceptor, contributing to studies of comet activity mechanisms and Mars geophysics.

• Current affiliations: University of Stirling & IAA-CSIC
• Key projects: ISSI Team #547 (comet dynamics), Comet Interceptor mission collaboration

Research interests include cometary activity, planetary ring dynamics (e.g., Saturn's F ring), Martian regolith properties, and thermal fracturing processes on celestial bodies. His work integrates observational data from missions like Rosetta with advanced numerical modeling.

Scientific contributions span over 30 publications, focusing on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko's surface evolution, Mars heat flow analysis, and interplanetary dust dynamics. Awards include Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.