Erik Rosolowsky

Erik Rosolowsky is a Professor of Physics and Associate Chair in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (2005), MA from UC Berkeley (2001), and BA from Swarthmore College (1998). His research focuses on understanding the recycling of stellar matter in galaxies, using radio and submillimeter telescopes alongside algorithmic methods. Key interests include star formation, interstellar medium dynamics, and molecular gas properties in nearby galaxies.

He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in astronomy and physics, emphasizing flipped classrooms and problem-solving skills. Notable courses include PHYS 144 (Newtonian Mechanics) and PHYS 574 (Data Analysis in Physics). Rosolowsky is a core member of the PHANGS collaboration, leveraging JWST and ALMA for high-resolution galaxy studies. He also leads efforts in data science for astrophysics, developing tools like CARTA and CIRADA.

Recent work includes analyzing molecular gas in NGC 6822, modeling starburst galaxies, and processing JWST data. His research bridges observational techniques with computational methods to explore galaxy evolution and stellar lifecycle connections. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to astrophysical data pipelines and collaborative surveys highlight his academic impact.