Albert Zijlstra

Albert Zijlstra is Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Manchester's Department of Physics and Astronomy. He directs research on stellar evolution, planetary nebulae, and space dust using facilities like VLT and ALMA. Previously, he served as Director of Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (2010-2015).

His research examines mass loss in evolved stars, circumstellar matter, and nearby galaxies through infrared/radio observations. Recent publications focus on nebula structures, stellar binaries, and chemical abundances.

He maintains collaborations with international observatories and holds visiting positions at the University of Hong Kong.