Sean M. Couch

Sean M. Couch is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (CMSE), and the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL)/Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). He also serves as a Senior Investigator at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics-Center for the Evolution of the Elements (JINA-CEE). His research focuses on explosive astrophysical phenomena, particularly core-collapse supernovae and their progenitor massive stars, leveraging computational models to study stellar dynamics, convection, and rotation effects.

Dr. Couch's work bridges nuclear astrophysics and computational science, contributing to understanding element production in stars and the mechanisms driving stellar explosions. He collaborates across disciplines, integrating physics, mathematics, and engineering through his multi-departmental appointments. Key research tools include advanced numerical simulations and data from experimental facilities like FRIB.

His academic contributions include publications on stellar convection and rotation dynamics, as evidenced by a 2016 paper analyzing these phenomena. He is reachable via couch@pa.msu.edu at his East Lansing office.