Christopher Tycner

Christopher Tycner is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Central Michigan University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. He has served as Associate Dean of the College since 2022 and was Chair of the Physics Department from 2012 to 2021.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Toronto, 2004
• M.Sc. in Astronomy, University of Toronto, 2000
• B.Sc. in Astronomy, University of Western Ontario, 1999

Dr. Tycner's research is centered on observational stellar astrophysics, with a focus on optical long-baseline interferometry. His work involves the study of circumstellar disks around hot stars using ground-based instruments, combining interferometric and spectroscopic data to understand stellar environments.

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Dr. Tycner has held significant academic and administrative roles, including serving as Michelson Postdoctoral Fellow at the U.S. Naval Observatory, Flagstaff Station (2004–2007), before joining Central Michigan University in 2007. He has led the Physics Department for nearly a decade and currently contributes to college-level leadership as Associate Dean. No specific grants or student advisement details are mentioned in the available text.

There is no mention of specific research labs or collaborative teams, though his work implies involvement with observational astrophysics facilities and instrumentation.