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Evan Patrick O'Connor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University. His research focuses on computational astrophysics, particularly core-collapse supernovae, neutrino physics, and black hole formation. He leads research in the Computational Astrophysics group at the Department of Astronomy, where development of computational tools spans research areas from solar physics to cosmology.
Dr. O'Connor received his Ph.D. from Caltech in the TAPIR group, following a bachelor's degree in Science (Physics, Honours, Co-op) from the University of Prince Edward Island. He was a postdoctoral fellow at the Canadian Institute of Astrophysics from 2012-2014 and a Hubble Fellow at North Carolina State University from 2014-2017 before joining Stockholm University.
His research interests span computational astrophysics with a focus on core-collapse supernovae mechanisms, black hole formation, neutrino physics, gravitational waves, and the nuclear equation of state. He develops and utilizes sophisticated computational models to study the dynamics of compact objects and their connection to detailed microphysics. His work often involves multimessenger approaches, connecting theoretical models with potential observational signatures across neutrino, electromagnetic, and gravitational wave channels. Dr. O'Connor has made significant contributions to open-source scientific software development, creating tools like NuLib, GR1D, and various equation of state resources that have become valuable community resources.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on understanding the complex interplay between stellar structure, nuclear physics, and explosion mechanisms in core-collapse supernovae. His research increasingly incorporates multi-dimensional effects, phase transitions in dense matter, and their observational consequences across multiple messenger channels. Recent work shows growing attention to data-driven approaches for connecting simulations with potential observations.
Dr. O'Connor has received notable recognition including:
- Hubble Fellowship (2014-2017)
He has developed and maintains several open-source tools including NuLib (neutrino interaction library), GR1D (spherically-symmetric general-relativistic hydrodynamics code), and various equation of state resources. His research group collaborates extensively with international teams studying supernova mechanisms and related phenomena, contributing to projects like SNEWS (Supernova Early Warning System).
Dr. O'Connor leads the Computational Astrophysics group at Stockholm University's Department of Astronomy, which develops computational tools spanning research areas from solar physics to cosmology. The group maintains strong connections with international supernova research communities and contributes to global efforts in multi-messenger astronomy.
