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• Exoplanet Research
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
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Lars A. Buchhave serves as an Affiliate Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Astrophysics and Planetary Science. His research focuses on exoplanet discovery and characterization using data from missions like Kepler and K2, with significant contributions to understanding planetary system architectures and detection methodologies. Dr. Buchhave's research spans exoplanet demographics, spectroscopic analysis, and machine learning applications in astronomy. His work has revealed critical patterns in planetary systems, including the 'peas in a pod' phenomenon where planets in multi-planet systems show similar sizes and regular spacing. He has made substantial contributions to understanding how stellar metallicity influences planet formation across different planetary types. His publication record shows a clear evolution from early exoplanet detection work to sophisticated statistical analyses of planetary systems and innovative computational approaches. Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of machine learning techniques for telluric correction and spectral analysis, reflecting broader trends in astronomical data processing. With 166 research outputs documented, including high-impact papers in the Astronomical Journal and Astronomy & Astrophysics, Dr. Buchhave has established himself as a significant contributor to exoplanet research. His work on the ANDES spectrograph project represents current cutting-edge instrumentation development for future exoplanet characterization. Dr. Buchhave maintains active research collaborations across international teams, as evidenced by his participation in large consortium papers with hundreds of co-authors. His work has received significant attention, with several papers accumulating over 100 citations and substantial media coverage, including features in major news outlets and references in Wikipedia pages.

Peter-Arnold MummView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Phonetics
• Speech Processing
• Acoustic Linguistics
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PD Dr. Peter-Arnold Mumm serves as scientific staff at the Institute for Phonetics and Speech Processing (IPS) within Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). Holding the academic title of Privatdozent (PD), he possesses habilitation-level qualifications enabling independent teaching and research supervision in phonetics. His office is located in room 132 at Schellingstr. 3/II (VG), Munich, with regular office hours on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. His research centers on experimental phonetics and speech processing, focusing on acoustic analysis of speech sounds, speech recognition systems, and articulatory modeling. This work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied speech technology, contributing to understanding human speech production mechanisms and developing computational speech analysis tools. Key methodologies include spectrographic analysis, prosody measurement, and corpus-based studies of phonetic variation. As a Privatdozent, Dr. Mumm participates in graduate supervision and advanced seminars at LMU, though specific student details are unlisted. The Institute for Phonetics and Speech Processing provides core infrastructure for acoustic analysis, but no dedicated laboratory under his direction is referenced. Prospective students should contact him directly regarding current research projects and supervision capacity.

• Solar Physics
• Heliophysics
• Coronal Heating
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Charles Kankelborg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Montana State University's College of Letters & Science. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1996 and joined the MSU faculty in 2001 after working as a postdoc on the TRACE satellite program. His primary research focuses on solar physics, particularly the solar corona, transition region, and chromosphere. His educational background includes a B.S. from University of Puget Sound (1989) and a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1996). His work has established him as a significant contributor to the field of solar physics and space instrumentation. Dr. Kankelborg's research interests span solar corona dynamics, transition region physics, coronal heating mechanisms, force-free magnetic fields, ultraviolet optics, and space instrumentation development. He has made substantial contributions to the field through his work on the MOSES (Multi-Order Solar EUV Spectrograph) rocket payload, fluxon modeling of magnetic fields, 3D tomography of the solar corona using STEREO data, and techniques for coregistering images with optical distortion. His work bridges theoretical physics, computational methods, and practical instrumentation. His recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on solar physics instrumentation and analysis techniques, particularly in EUV spectroscopy, tomographic reconstruction methods, and solar magnetic field modeling. His work often involves collaboration with NASA and other research institutions on space-based solar observation projects. Fellow of the American Scientific Affiliation (2024) Outstanding Graduate Level Instructor (George Tuthill Award) (2022) RHG Exceptional Achievement for Science from NASA (2016) Outstanding Undergraduate Level Instructor (2015) Outstanding Faculty Colleague Award from MSU Physics (2012) Dr. Kankelborg has successfully secured multiple research grants including ESIS-II from NASA, IRIS-MSU extended mission (2023-2027) from Lockheed Martin Corporation, and various MUSE Phase C/D projects. His teaching portfolio includes Physics 261 (Laboratory Electronics I), Physics 567 (Mathematical Physics II), and specialized seminars in heliophysics. He has been instrumental in involving undergraduate students in research through projects like the MOSES rocket mission, as documented in the film 'Rocket Scientists.'

Peter WeilbacherView profile

Researcher

• Integral Field Spectroscopy
• Galaxy Evolution
• Starburst Galaxies
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Dr. Peter Weilbacher is a Scientific Staff member at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), working within the 3D and Multi Object Spectroscopy research group. His work focuses on integral field spectroscopy and its application to various astronomical objects including starburst galaxies, interacting and merging galaxies, and dwarf galaxies. Dr. Weilbacher specializes in integral field spectroscopy with particular expertise in data reduction methods and software . His research interests span galaxy evolution studies, instrument development, and data visualization techniques. He has made significant contributions to major astronomical instrumentation projects, particularly the MUSE spectrograph where he designed its data reduction software and wrote most of the code. His recent publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple domains of observational astrophysics, with a strong emphasis on using integral field spectroscopy to study galaxy structures, kinematics, and evolution. His work spans from nearby galaxies like the Orion Nebula and Antennae Galaxy to distant quasars and the circumgalactic medium, showing both depth in specific systems and breadth across cosmic time. Dr. Weilbacher is currently leading AIP's contribution to the development of the BlueMUSE integral-field spectrograph while also contributing to the commissioning of the 4MOST spectrograph and studies for the Wide-Field Spectroscopic Telescope. His work bridges instrumental development with cutting-edge astrophysical research, making him a key figure in advancing observational capabilities in extragalactic astronomy.

• Stellar Archaeology
• Galactic Evolution
• Stellar Spectroscopy
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Andreas Korn serves as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, specializing in Astronomy and Space Physics. His research focuses on stellar spectroscopy and Galactic archaeology, studying stars like the Sun (~6000 K) to decipher the origin and evolution of chemical elements and the Milky Way Galaxy. Dr. Korn's primary research interests include stellar evolution, chemical abundances in stars, and the formation history of the Milky Way. His work combines observational astronomy with theoretical modeling to unravel complex galactic processes. He has made significant contributions to understanding stellar lithium depletion and chemical evolution of the Milky Way, with discoveries including the (then) most pristine star in the Milky Way (Christlieb et al. 2002) and a stellar solution to the cosmological lithium problem (Korn et al. 2006). His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Galactic archaeology, stellar evolution, and instrumentation development. Key themes include chemical abundance analysis of stellar populations, asteroseismology of metal-poor stars, and the development of next-generation spectroscopic instruments like ANDES for the Extremely Large Telescope. His work spans observational data from major surveys including Gaia, Gaia-ESO, and upcoming 4MOST instrumentation. Dr. Korn has secured over 20 million SEK in principal investigator funding for his research group and serves as Co-Investigator on a Wallenberg grant totaling 34 MSEK. He actively supervises students including PhD candidate Bea Villarroel, whose work received significant recognition in Nature Physics. Dr. Korn is deeply committed to public outreach, with his work featured in SVT Rapport and Swedish Radio P3. He has given public lectures on astronomy topics including presentations aboard a Finland ferry as part of SciCruise and astronomical introductions to cultural events like Radiokören concerts in Stockholm.

Bengt EdvardssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Stellar Physics
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Bengt Edvardsson is a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, specifically within the Astronomy and Space Physics division at Uppsala University. His research primarily focuses on stellar astrophysics and galactic evolution, with significant contributions to major astronomical surveys including the Gaia mission. Dr. Edvardsson's research centers on stellar physics , galactic chemical evolution , and stellar spectroscopy . His expertise includes the chemical composition of stars across the Milky Way, with particular focus on metal-poor stars, globular clusters, and stellar populations. He has made substantial contributions to understanding the chemical cartography of our galaxy and the evolution of stellar elements, with publications spanning several decades from the 1990s to present. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the Gaia mission data releases (2021-2023), where he has contributed to multiple aspects including stellar parameter determination, chemical abundance analysis, and galactic structure mapping. The research shows a consistent theme of using large-scale spectroscopic surveys to understand the formation and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy, with particular attention to stellar atmospheres and model atmospheres. Dr. Edvardsson is actively involved in several major international collaborations, most notably the Gaia mission and the Gaia-ESO Survey. These projects represent some of the most comprehensive stellar surveys ever conducted, aiming to map the structure, kinematics, and chemical composition of our galaxy with unprecedented precision. His work frequently involves developing and applying model atmospheres (particularly MARCS models) to interpret stellar spectra and determine accurate chemical abundances.

Eric StempelsView profile

Researcher

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Stellar Physics
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Eric Stempels is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, specifically within the Astronomy and Space Physics section. His work focuses on astronomical instrumentation development and stellar astrophysics research, with significant contributions to major international projects including the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) and its ANDES spectrograph, as well as the CRIRES+ instrument at the Very Large Telescope. Stempels' research interests center around high-resolution spectroscopy, stellar magnetic fields, T Tauri stars, and exoplanet characterization. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics with practical instrument development, particularly in creating advanced spectroscopic capabilities for ground-based observatories. He has made substantial contributions to understanding stellar accretion processes, stellar magnetic field topology, and the atmospheric properties of exoplanets through his instrumentation work and observational studies. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on next-generation astronomical instrumentation, particularly the ANDES spectrograph for the ELT, which represents the cutting edge of high-resolution spectroscopy capabilities. This work spans both the technical aspects of instrument design and the scientific applications for exoplanet research and stellar astrophysics. Stempels has maintained a long-standing collaboration with international research teams across European observatories and has contributed significantly to the development of astronomical databases like VALD (Vienna Atomic Line Database) and VAMDC (Virtual Atomic and Molecular Data Centre), which support spectroscopic analysis across the astronomical community.

Nikolai PiskunovView profile

Professor

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Stellar Spectroscopy
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Nikolai Piskunov is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University, Sweden, specializing in high-resolution spectroscopy applications for stellar and exoplanetary research. His work bridges observational astronomy, theoretical modeling, and instrument development. His primary research interests include: Stellar spectroscopy and atmospheric analysis Exoplanet detection and characterization Stellar magnetic field mapping and analysis Doppler imaging techniques for stellar surface mapping Development of spectroscopic instrumentation and data analysis methods Chemical abundance studies of various stellar types Professor Piskunov's recent publications reveal a strong focus on cutting-edge research using instruments like CRIRES+ on the Very Large Telescope. His work spans from detailed studies of stellar magnetic fields in chemically peculiar stars to groundbreaking analyses of exoplanet atmospheres, particularly ultra-hot Jupiters. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding atmospheric dynamics, chemical compositions, and temperature structures in both stellar and planetary systems. He has developed or contributed to several important software tools for astronomical spectroscopy, including the widely used Spectroscopy Made Easy (SME) package and its Python implementation PySME. His work on optimal extraction of echelle spectra has significantly improved data reduction methodologies in the field. Professor Piskunov maintains extensive international collaborations across Europe and has contributed to major instrumentation projects including CRIRES+ and future instruments for the Extremely Large Telescope. His research continues to evolve with current trends in astronomy, particularly in the rapidly developing field of exoplanet characterization where high-resolution spectroscopy provides unprecedented insights.

• Exoplanet formation
• Exoplanet composition
• Exoplanet detection
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Dr. Ian J. M. Crossfield is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas, where he leads the KU ExoLab research group dedicated to the discovery and characterization of nearby planetary systems. His research spans exoplanet formation, composition, detection, and characterization, with a focus on developing instrumentation to advance these pursuits. Dr. Crossfield's research interests center on exoplanetary science, particularly the atmospheric composition and physical properties of exoplanets. His recent work includes mapping sulfur dioxide (SO2) in gas giant exoplanets using photochemical models, leading the OrCAS survey to measure masses of sub-Neptune exoplanets, and studying exoplanet atmospheres using both ground-based and space-based observations. His expertise spans photometry and high-resolution spectroscopy across multiple observatories. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on exoplanet atmospheric characterization, with particular attention to transmission spectroscopy, thermal emission measurements, and photochemical modeling. His work often involves multi-wavelength observations and combines theoretical modeling with observational data from facilities like JWST, Spitzer, and ground-based telescopes. Chair of NASA Exoplanet Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG) Executive Committee (2025) Dr. Crossfield has successfully mentored numerous students, including postdocs, PhD candidates, and undergraduates, several of whom have received prestigious awards like the NSF GRFP. His research group collaborates with institutions worldwide and utilizes advanced instrumentation for exoplanet detection and characterization. The KU ExoLab is actively involved in several major observational campaigns, including the OrCAS survey which involves 10 institutions using Keck/KPF and WIYN/NEID spectrographs.

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Space Instrumentation
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Michael Ingemann Andersen serves as a Special Consultant at the Niels Bohr Institute, part of the DARK group within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. His research profile shows active engagement in astronomical research with 41 publications to his name, including recent contributions in 2025. His research interests span several key areas in astronomy and astrophysics, with particular focus on space instrumentation development, asteroid research, and spectroscopic techniques. Andersen has made significant contributions to major projects including the Euclid space mission and the ANDES high-resolution spectrograph for the Extremely Large Telescope. His work demonstrates expertise in both observational astronomy and instrument design. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing advanced astronomical instrumentation while applying these tools to study diverse celestial phenomena including asteroids, globular clusters, and atmospheric effects on ground-based observations. His research bridges theoretical astrophysics with practical engineering challenges in observational astronomy. Andersen actively collaborates with international research teams across Europe and beyond, contributing to large-scale astronomical projects that require multidisciplinary expertise. His work on the ANDES spectrograph demonstrates leadership in instrument development for next-generation telescopes.