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Dr. Pia Cortes Zuleta is a Research Fellow in Astrophysics (Extrasolar Planetary Science) at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews. She specializes in exoplanet detection and characterization, particularly focusing on planets around M dwarf and K dwarf stars. Her work employs advanced observational techniques such as radial velocity measurements and photometric analysis using instruments like SOPHIE, SPIRou, and CHEOPS.
Her research interests include:
- Stellar activity effects on exoplanet detection
- Characterization of planetary systems around binary stars
- High-precision mass and radius measurements of exoplanets
- Stellar parameterization for exoplanet host stars
Recent work trends show a focus on:
- Super-Earth and sub-Neptune detection in nearby M dwarf systems
- Eccentric planetary orbits in K dwarf systems
- Circumbinary planet dynamics
- Stellar activity monitoring using optical and near-infrared spectroscopy
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. She contributes to collaborative projects such as the BEBOP and EBLM initiatives.
Laboratory/Team Affiliation: Part of the School of Physics and Astronomy's Astrophysics research group, collaborating with international teams on projects involving exoplanet detection and stellar characterization.
