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Emily Brunsden is a Senior Lecturer at the University of York in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology. She serves as Director of Astrocampus, a teaching and outreach observatory, and holds roles as Year 3 Tutor and Head of Student Liaison. Her research focuses on the spectroscopy of pulsating stars and the asteroseismology of A-F type stars, particularly γ Doradus stars.
- PhD in Astronomy (University of Canterbury, 2013)
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) (Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, Tauranga, New Zealand)
- BSc (Hons) in Physics and Astronomy (University of Canterbury, 2000)
Her work investigates stellar interiors through g-mode pulsations, combining ground-based telescopes like SALT with space missions like TESS and Kepler. She specializes in high-resolution spectroscopy to determine core properties and evolutionary trajectories of stars slightly more massive than the Sun.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding hybrid δ Scuti/γ Doradus stars, time-resolved observations with TESS, and the role of rotation and wave leakage in pulsation dynamics. Her team’s data catalogs have become resources for the broader astrophysics community.
At York, she teaches Stage 1 modules in Mapping the Universe and Optics, and advanced courses in Radio and Infrared Astronomy. She co-hosts the popular podcast Syzygy, translating complex astronomy concepts for public audiences through engaging discussions.
