Cameron Hummels

Cameron Hummels is a Researcher in Astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). His research focuses on galaxy evolution, cosmology, and computational astrophysics, particularly modeling the circumgalactic medium (CGM) using high-resolution simulations like the Tempest Simulations. He contributes to major software tools such as Enzo, yt, and Trident, which enable advanced hydrodynamical simulations and synthetic observations.

In outreach, he leads Caltech's Astrophysics Outreach program, organizing events like the Caltech Stargazing Lecture Series and Astronomy on Tap LA. He has collaborated with national parks, including serving as Astronomer-in-Residence at the Grand Canyon (2023). His work bridges theory and observation, with funding from grants like the Hubble Space Telescope Theory Grant and NSF AAPF grant. He has also applied to NASA’s astronaut program, driven by his passion for space exploration.

Key projects include the AGORA simulation comparison initiative and the Tempest simulations, which employ Enhanced Halo Resolution (EHR) to better model low-density gas environments. His research addresses unresolved questions about galactic feedback, gas dynamics, and the interplay between stellar processes and the galactic halo.

• Grants: NSF AAPF #1501443, NASA Hubble AR-13917
• Simulations: Tempest, FIRE-2, AGORA
• Software: yt, Enzo, Trident, CloudFlex