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Kaitlin Kratter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona, with affiliations in the Theoretical Astrophysics Program and the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Applied Mathematics (GIDP). She conducts research in theoretical and computational astrophysics, focusing on the formation and evolution of stars and planetary systems.
Her research interests include star and planet formation, binary star systems, accretion disk dynamics, and n-body interactions. She employs both analytical models and large-scale numerical simulations, often utilizing the university's high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. A key focus of her current work is the intersection of planet and binary star formation, particularly in circumbinary environments.
Dr. Kratter is an active researcher with significant recognition, including the prestigious Hubble Fellowship. She collaborates with observational astronomers to identify extreme mass ratio binaries and young multiple star systems, bridging theory and observation.
Scientific Awards:
- Hubble Fellowship (2012)
- Ontario Graduate Fellowship (2010)
- Connaught Fellowship (2005–2009)
- Phi Beta Kappa (member)
Professional Affiliations:
- American Astronomical Society
- Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Applied Mathematics (GIDP), University of Arizona
- Theoretical Astrophysics Program, University of Arizona
She advises graduate students and is involved in training the next generation of astrophysicists, though specific advisees are not listed. Her work is supported by institutional research infrastructure, including access to HPC facilities and telescope networks through Steward Observatory.
Dr. Kratter is based in office N328 and can be reached at kkratter@arizona.edu. She maintains a personal website at http://lavinia.as.arizona.edu/~kkratter.
