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Professor Raphael Hirschi (Lennard-Jones School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Keele University) is a leading astrophysicist specializing in stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and 3D hydrodynamic simulations. With a PhD from Geneva Observatory and postdoctoral experience at the University of Basel, he joined Keele in 2007 as an RCUK fellow, becoming Professor in 2018. His work bridges observational astrophysics, nuclear physics, and computational modeling.
- Developed 3D hydrodynamic constraints for 1D stellar models
- Co-discoverer of 320 solar-mass stars (Crowther et al. 2010)
- Chair of the ChETEC COST Action (chemical evolution collaborations)
Research Interests include:
- Stellar nucleosynthesis (s-process, p-process, weak s-process)
- Massive star evolution (rotation, metallicity, supernovae)
- 3D hydrodynamic simulations of convective shells and turbulence
- Population III stars and early universe chemical enrichment
Recent trends in his publications focus on multi-dimensional stellar modeling, with collaborations across computer science and nuclear experiments (e.g., LUNA facility). Key projects include SHYNE (ERC-funded) and NuGrid simulations.
Scientific Awards include the Plantamour-Prevost Prize for early-career research excellence.
Teaching modules:
- Nuclear and Particle Physics (PHY-20009)
- Applied Physics and Emerging Technologies (PHY-20033)
- Physics of Fluids (PHY-30030)
- Particle Physics and Accelerators (PHY-30033)
