Markus Feldt

Markus Feldt is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, Germany. He is affiliated with the Department of Planet and Star Formation and leads or contributes to research groups focusing on Adaptive Optics Laboratory, Planet Formation and Exoplanets, and ground- and space-based instrumentation. His work encompasses Planet Search, High-Contrast Imaging, Model Fitting, and advancements in Ground-based Instrumentation, particularly involving adaptive optics and the METIS project. Contact: +49 6221 528-262, Email: feldt@..., Address: Königstuhl 17, 69117 Heidelberg.

Research interests center on observational astronomy techniques, including the development of instrumentation for exoplanet detection and star/planet formation studies. He collaborates with teams like Myriam Benisty’s group and contributes to seminars and publications in his field. No specific awards or grants are detailed in the provided text, though his involvement in METIS and adaptive optics suggests significant contributions to observational astronomy infrastructure.