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Jonathan Carroll-Nellenback is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester, affiliated with the Center for Integrated Research Computing. He specializes in computational physics, leveraging high-performance computing and visualization tools to address challenges across disciplines like health sciences and astrophysics. His work spans over 40 university departments, focusing on novel data visualization techniques in the VISTA Collaboratory and computational integration in the Research Data Center.
Education: B.S. in Mathematics from Asbury College (undisclosed year), Ph.D. in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Rochester (undisclosed year). His doctoral research involved AstroBEAR, a parallel adaptive mesh refinement code for simulating molecular cloud dynamics and compressible fluids.
Research interests emphasize computational astrophysics, including molecular cloud formation, common envelope evolution in binary stars, inertial confinement fusion, and exoplanet dynamics. His recent work explores lunar regolith magnetization, asteroid magnetic fields (e.g., 16 Psyche), and plasma physics. He collaborates extensively with experimentalists to validate codes like FLASH for magnetized high-energy-density systems.
Publications reflect interdisciplinary computational approaches to fusion energy, planetary science, and stellar evolution. Notable trends include applying machine learning to fusion diagnostics, modeling solar wind interactions with celestial bodies, and advancing understanding of astrophysical shocks and magnetic fields. His work bridges theoretical models with experimental validation in collaborative environments.
Grants and advisory roles are not explicitly listed, though his interdisciplinary collaborations suggest significant grant-funded research. Key labs include the Center for Integrated Research Computing and the VISTA Collaboratory, where he integrates computational tools for cross-disciplinary discovery.
