Catherine Lovekin

Catherine Lovekin is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Mount Allison University. Her research focuses on stellar astrophysics, particularly the dynamics of variable stars, pulsation mechanisms, and stellar evolution. She has contributed to projects such as the BRITE-Constellation satellite mission and TESS observations, analyzing data from space-based telescopes to study stars like δ Scuti, γ Doradus, and luminous blue variables. Her work integrates computational modeling of stellar parameters, convection processes, and orbital dynamics in binary and multiple star systems. Key collaborations include the TESS mission and Gaia data analysis for orbital parameter studies. Lovekin's publications span over two decades, emphasizing high-mass stars, convective overshoot effects, and the behavior of magnetic chemically peculiar stars.

Her research interests include the interplay between stellar rotation, magnetic fields, and pulsational variability, as well as the application of multiwavelength data to refine models of stellar structure. Notable contributions include analyzing BRITE-Constellation photometry of P Cygni and δ Ori A, and developing computational tools to study Kepler binary systems. Her work bridges observational astronomy with theoretical modeling, addressing challenges in 2D and 3D stellar dynamics.

Lovekin has published extensively on topics such as the effects of metallicity on convective processes, orbital parameter constraints using Gaia data, and the properties of magnetic CP stars. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her prolific output highlights sustained contributions to stellar astrophysics through international collaborations.