Jeremiah Murphy

Jeremiah Murphy serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Florida State University, maintaining his office in 606 Keen Building with contact email jwmurphy@fsu.edu. His research mission centers on understanding core-collapse supernovae (CCSNe) and black hole formation mechanisms while fostering inclusive scientific environments.

Murphy leads a dynamic research group employing dual theoretical and observational approaches to determine why some massive stars explode as supernovae while others collapse directly into black holes. This work connects to neutron stars, nucleosynthesis, gravitational waves, and neutrino physics. The group utilizes order-of-magnitude estimates, analytical models, and computational frameworks like BETHE-hydro for theoretical work, while observational studies leverage Bayesian inference applied to Hubble Space Telescope and Gaia data, with future James Webb Space Telescope campaigns planned.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022–2025) reveals a dominant focus on the “Force Explosion Condition” framework for predicting stellar explodability, complemented by progenitor mass studies in galaxies like M31, M33, and NGC 6946. His output spans theoretical astrophysics, computational methods, and observational astronomy with significant emphasis on neutrino-driven convection and multidimensional effects in supernova simulations.

Funding for Murphy’s research has been secured through competitive grants from the National Science Foundation, Research Corporations for Science Advancement, Space Telescope Science Institute, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. His group actively develops open scientific tools including the Phoebus framework for relativistic astrophysics simulations and stellar age inference codes, contributing to both methodology advancement and observational data analysis in the field.

Murphy maintains active observational programs with space-based telescopes and computational projects advancing supernova theory, while his commitment to inclusive research environments is reflected in educational outreach publications focused on increasing diversity in astronomy at all academic levels.