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Henrik Nils Latter is a Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Girton College. His research focuses on astrophysical fluid dynamics, particularly in protoplanetary disks, Saturn's rings, and galaxy cluster plasmas.
- Doctorate in Astrophysics (2006), University of Cambridge
- Master of Science (2003), University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (2000), University of Sydney
Latter's research spans instabilities, waves, and turbulence in astrophysical disks. Key areas include the vertical shear instability (VSI) in protoplanetary disks, gravitoturbulence, and magnetothermal instability (MTI) in galaxy clusters. His work combines analytical methods with large-scale numerical simulations.
His recent publications (2022-2025) address topics such as streaming instability in debris disks, thermal hysteresis in planetary rings, and MHD dynamos in gravitoturbulent systems. These studies often appear in journals like MNRAS and A&A, reflecting his expertise in disk dynamics and magnetic plasma behavior.
Scientific Awards:
- Adams Prize
Latter has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students on disk turbulence, planetary ring instabilities, and magnetic field dynamics. He contributes to outreach through the Faculty of Mathematics' Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics group and maintains active collaborations in computational astrophysics.
