Elaina Hyde

Elaina Hyde is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, serving as Director of the York Allan I. Carswell Observatory. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and eligible to supervise graduate students in the Physics and Astronomy program. Her research focuses on galactic archaeology, galaxy formation, and data science for astrophysics, leveraging cloud computing and machine learning. She has contributed to major initiatives like the GALAH survey and studies of the Sagittarius stream. Her work combines observational astronomy with technical leadership in telescope operations and public outreach. Hyde is also a certified Google Cloud Trainer and Engineer, integrating industry-level data science practices into academic and educational contexts.

Education & Professional Background: While specific educational details are not listed, her roles indicate advanced expertise in astrophysics and data science. She has held technical and leadership positions in telescope operations and academic observatories.

Research Interests: Hyde's work bridges computational and experimental astrophysics, emphasizing:

• Galactic archaeology via chemical and kinematic analysis of stellar populations
• Data-driven approaches to galaxy formation modeling
• Development of automated spectroscopic pipelines (e.g., GALAH survey)
• Machine learning applications for spectral classification and dimensionality reduction (e.g., t-SNE techniques)
• Astronomy education through public telescope access and interdisciplinary training

Publications Overview: Her recent work focuses on the GALAH survey's chemical and kinematic inventory of the solar neighborhood, Sagittarius stream dynamics, and machine learning-enhanced spectral analysis. Key themes include stellar abundance trends in open clusters, tidal debris identification, and multi-survey data integration with Gaia.

Labs & Teams: Leads the York Allan I. Carswell Observatory, fostering observational astronomy research and public engagement. Collaborates with global telescope networks and industry partners in cloud computing.