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Katie Morzinski serves as an Associate Astronomer at Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, specializing in direct imaging of extrasolar planets to measure energy output and study atmospheric properties. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2011 and maintains active roles in astronomical instrumentation development.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Ph.D., University of California - Santa Cruz, 2011
Dr. Morzinski's research spans exoplanets, planetary science, and Brown Dwarfs with expertise in high contrast imaging and occultation techniques. As an instrument scientist for MagAO and LBTI within the Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics, she bridges observational astronomy and engineering innovation. Her work focuses on advancing direct imaging capabilities to characterize exoplanetary atmospheres and energy dynamics.
Within the Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics, she actively contributes to MagAO (Magellan Adaptive Optics) and LBTI (Large Binocular Telescope Interferometer) projects, driving technological advancements in high-contrast imaging systems. Her dual focus on instrumentation and science enables critical measurements of faint planetary companions near bright stars.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.
While student advising details remain unspecified, her instrument scientist role involves mentoring through the Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics. Research grant specifics were not detailed in the provided information, though her instrumentation work implies ongoing project funding.
