معرفی
George H. Rieke is a Regents' Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the Steward Observatory and the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. As the Coordinator for NASA Programs, he plays a pivotal role in advancing space-based astronomical research.
- Research Areas: Cosmology, Extragalactic Astronomy, Galactic Astronomy, Infrared Astronomy, Instrumentation and Detectors, Quasars and Active Galactic Nuclei, Stars and Stellar Astrophysics, Star Formation and the Interstellar Medium
Professor Rieke is renowned for leading the development of the Multiband Imaging Photometer (MIPS) for the Spitzer Space Telescope and currently chairs the science team for the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). His research leverages these instruments to study planetary debris disks around nearby stars, which provide critical insights into planetary system evolution post-protoplanetary disk phase. His work also reveals that nearly half of active galactic nuclei (AGN) in distant galaxies evade detection in deep X-ray catalogs but are identifiable through infrared observations. Future JWST investigations aim to image nearby debris disks to understand how planetary systems shape their structures and explore the interplay between AGN activity and star formation in host galaxies.
Scientific Awards:
- Regents' Professor
