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Paul Wiegert is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Western Ontario, where he has been since 1996 after positions at York University and Queen's University. He is a member of the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (IESX) and the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX). His research spans asteroid dynamics, exoplanet systems, and celestial mechanics, with notable work on Earth co-orbital asteroids like (3753) Cruithne and Earth's first Trojan asteroid 2010 TK7.
- Education: PhD in Astronomy (University of Toronto, 1996)
- Research Domains: Planetary Science, Astronomy, Big Data Analytics
His recent publications focus on interstellar transport mechanisms, asteroid impact risks, and exomoon detection. Key findings include quantifying risks from asteroid 2024 YR4's potential lunar impact and demonstrating the feasibility of detecting alpha Centauri-origin material in our solar system. He actively supervises graduate students like Cole Gregg and participates in NSERC-funded summer research programs for undergraduates.
For planetary defense, he has analyzed collision probabilities for Apophis and developed meteoroid hazard models for spacecraft. His work appears in Planetary Science Journal, Nature Astronomy, and Astrophysical Journal Letters, with media coverage in 60+ outlets and 126 X (Twitter) mentions.
