Gavin Coleman

Dr. Gavin Coleman is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. His research focuses on astrophysical phenomena including exoplanet formation, protoplanetary disc dynamics, and circumbinary planetary systems. He specializes in computational modeling of planet formation mechanisms such as pebble accretion and photoevaporation impacts on disc evolution. Coleman has contributed to observational studies of circumbinary planets and free-floating planets, utilizing advanced techniques like the DOLBY method for radial velocity extraction. His work bridges theoretical simulations with observational data, addressing questions about planetary system architectures and stellar environment interactions.

Research interests include the interplay between stellar radiation and disc evolution, planetary migration pathways, and the role of binary star systems in shaping planetary systems. His studies employ multi-fluid hydrodynamical simulations and N-body models to explore planet formation scenarios. Recent projects involve constraining formation histories of specific systems like TOI-1338/BEBOP-1 and developing tools like the fried v2 mass-loss rate grid.

Publications span topics from circumbinary planet detection methodologies to the Galactic distribution of free-floating planets. Coleman collaborates internationally on projects such as the BEBOP collaboration targeting exoplanet host stars. His research frequently integrates observational data from facilities like SOPHIE spectrograph and space-based telescopes to validate computational models.