About
Dr. R.F. (Russ) Shipman is a researcher at the Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) affiliated with the University of Groningen. His work focuses on astrophysics, particularly star formation, molecular clouds, and interstellar chemistry, utilizing space-based observatories like Herschel and upcoming SPICA missions.
Shipman's research involves high-resolution spectroscopy of water and fluorine compounds in star-forming regions, revealing dynamics like infall motions and chemical segregation. He contributes to instrument calibration and data processing pipelines for infrared and terahertz telescopes.
His publications span observational techniques, molecular gas mapping, and galactic structure, with datasets archived in repositories like Vizier. Shipman collaborates internationally on projects involving protostars, CO-dark gas, and infrared dark clouds.
