Jason Dittmann

Jason Dittmann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida. He specializes in observational studies of exoplanets and their atmospheres, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to analyze data from space missions like TESS and ground-based observations. His research focuses on discovering small exoplanets in wide orbits and understanding atmospheric dynamics under varying stellar conditions.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s in Astronomy, University of Arizona (2010)
• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Harvard University (2016), advised by Dave Charbonneau

Previous Positions:

• 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT (2017–2021)
• Postdoctoral Researcher at Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA), Heidelberg (2021)

Research Interests:

His work combines AI-driven analysis of large datasets from missions like Kepler and TESS to identify exoplanets, alongside high-resolution studies of planetary atmospheres. He explores how stellar variability and orbital dynamics influence observable atmospheric signals.

Grants & Labs:

No specific grants or labs mentioned in the provided text. He is affiliated with the University of Florida’s Department of Astronomy, located at the Bryant Space Science Center.