Remo Burn

Remo Burn is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany. His research focuses on Planet and Star Formation within the ERC Origins, Planet Formation and Exoplanets, and Theory of Planet and Star Formation research groups. Key areas of expertise include protoplanetary disk dynamics, exoplanet formation mechanisms, and planetary population synthesis modeling.

Remo’s work addresses fundamental questions about how giant planets form in gas-rich disks, the role of pebble accretion in planetary growth, and the connection between planetary architectures and stellar host properties. Recent projects include analyzing protoplanet dynamics around PDS 70, studying resonant exoplanet systems like TOI-6695, and investigating the ‘radius valley’ phenomenon observed in sub-Neptune populations.

His research leverages cutting-edge observational facilities such as TESS, CARMENES, and HARPS, combining empirical data with advanced numerical models to simulate planet formation processes. Collaborations with international teams (e.g., WINE Survey, NCORES Program) highlight his role in large-scale exoplanet detection and characterization efforts.

Remo’s contributions bridge observational astronomy and theoretical astrophysics, emphasizing the interplay between disk evolution, planetary migration, and atmospheric evolution. His work has advanced understanding of planet formation pathways around low-mass stars, particularly challenging existing models with discoveries like the gas giant around GJ 3512.