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Mario Flock is a Researcher and Group Lead of the 'Unveiling planet formation by simulations and observations (UFOS group)' at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg since 2018. His research focuses on protoplanetary disks, planet formation, and radiation hydrodynamics, combining numerical simulations with observational data from facilities like ALMA. He leads a team investigating disk dynamics, instabilities, and the interplay between dust and gas in astrophysical environments.
Research interests include the vertical shear instability (VSI), dust dynamics, and the evolution of protoplanetary disks. His work bridges theoretical models with observational constraints, addressing topics like disk turbulence, radiative transfer, and planet-disk interactions. Recent studies highlight contributions to understanding disk substructures, dust opacity effects, and the role of instabilities in disk evolution.
Notable collaborative projects include the exoALMA survey, which uses ALMA data to study gas and dust in protoplanetary disks. His group’s work has been supported by grants such as ERC UFOS/RAPTOR, enabling advanced simulations and observational campaigns.
Recent research outputs (2024–2025) emphasize topics like the inner disk rim structure, dust mass determinations with porous opacities, and the impact of turbulence on planet formation. His team’s findings are disseminated through high-impact journals and international conferences, reflecting his role as a leading researcher in disk astrophysics.
