Maurice Van Putten

Maurice Van Putten is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Sejong University, where he has held a faculty position since September 2018. With a Ph.D. from Caltech (1992), he has established himself as a prominent researcher in gravitational wave physics, quantum cosmology, and exoplanet studies.

His research interests span Gravitational Waves, Low-energy quantum cosmology, and Exoplanets, with significant contributions to understanding black hole physics, gamma-ray bursts, neutron stars, and gravitational wave detection. His work on the discovery of Extended Emission in gravitational radiation related to GW170817 provided calorimetric evidence for a Kerr black hole by spin-down during GRB170817A.

Van Putten's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on gravitational wave detection techniques, quantum cosmology models addressing Hubble tension, galaxy dynamics, and white dwarf physics. His research output shows consistent productivity with 18 publications in 2021, 15 in 2022, 14 in 2023, 21 in 2024, and several in 2025, indicating active engagement in cutting-edge astrophysical research.

His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through fundamental research in physics and astronomy. The fingerprint of his research shows strong activity in Gravitational Wave Physics (100%), Black Holes Physics (47%), Gamma Ray Burst Physics (28%), and Neutron Stars Physics (25%), indicating a focused research program in high-energy astrophysical phenomena.

Van Putten maintains an active presence in major international collaborations, particularly in gravitational wave research, as evidenced by his co-authorship on papers from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration. His website at https://www.mvputten.org serves as a hub for his academic work and publications.