Maurice Clark

Maurice Clark is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University. His research focuses on observational astronomy, particularly asteroid lightcurves, variable star discovery, and galactic imaging. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Murdoch University (2000), a B.S. in Physics (Hons) from the same institution (1993), and a Graduate Diploma in Education (1993).

Education:

• Ph.D. Physics, Murdoch University, Western Australia (2000)
• B.S. Physics (Hons), Murdoch University, Western Australia (1993)
• Graduate Diploma in Education, Murdoch University, Western Australia (1993)

Research Interests: Dr. Clark combines surface physics expertise with astronomy passions. His work includes asteroid shape modeling via lightcurve analysis, variable star discovery, supernova photometry, and deep imaging of the Milky Way and Local Group galaxies. His observations utilize facilities like the Preston Gott and McDonald observatories.

Publications: His recent work focuses on asteroid lightcurve analysis and variable star discoveries, with publications in Minor Planet Bulletin.

Labs & Observatories: Active in observational astronomy through the Preston Gott Observatory and collaborates with other facilities for wide-field imaging projects.