Troels HaugbølleView profile
Associate Professor
Troels Haugbølle is an Associate Professor in the Astrophysics and Planetary Research group at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on computational astrophysics related to star and planet formation, with particular expertise in numerical modeling of protostellar systems, disk dynamics, and plasma physics applications in astrophysical contexts. Research Interests: AMR models of star formation Particle-in-cell models Plasma physics Dust dynamics in protostellar environments Astro-chemistry integration in hydrodynamics Forward modeling to link simulations with observations His recent research shows a strong focus on protoplanetary disk formation mechanisms, particularly through Bondi-Hoyle accretion, and the evolution of angular momentum in young stellar systems. He has developed advanced computational methods including GPU-accelerated MHD simulations and Monte Carlo approaches for plasma physics. His work increasingly integrates multi-scale modeling to connect large-scale molecular cloud dynamics with the formation of planetary systems. Professional Activities: Maintains the starformation.hpc.ku.dk research platform Active contributor to major astrophysics journals including Nature Astronomy, Astronomy & Astrophysics, and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Collaborates internationally with researchers across Europe and beyond Dr. Haugbølle's work has been featured in 14 news outlets, blogged about by 2 sources, and shared by multiple social media users, demonstrating the impact of his research on the broader scientific community and public understanding of star and planet formation processes.
