Simon Goodwin

Professor Simon Goodwin is affiliated with the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sheffield, specializing in Theoretical Astrophysics. His research focuses on star formation, particularly the dynamical interactions of stars in their early millions of years and the implications for planet formation. He also investigates observational comparisons to theoretical models and simulations.

• Research Interests: Star Formation, Theoretical Astrophysics, Stellar Dynamics, Planet Formation, Binary Star Systems, Cluster Evolution.
• Current Students: Dan Griffiths, Rebecca Arnold, Suraiya Atker (PhD students); Claire Esau (Postdoc).
• Teaching: Courses include 'Our Evolving Universe' (PHY111), 'Extrasolar Planets and Astrobiology' (PHY229), and 'Star Formation and Evolution' (PHY404 with Paul Crowther).
• Laboratory: Part of the Astrophysics Research Cluster at Sheffield, contributing to computational and observational studies in star formation and cluster dynamics.