Sean Linden

Sean Linden is a Researcher and Peter A. Strittmatter Fellow at the University of Arizona. He holds a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Virginia (2020) and previously worked at the University of Massachusetts Amherst under Dr. Daniela Calzetti. His research focuses on star clusters, HII regions, and their interactions with molecular gas and stellar feedback processes in nearby galaxies, utilizing JWST and multi-wavelength observations. Key interests include studying extreme star-forming environments and their impact on massive cluster evolution across cosmic time.

Education: PhD in Astronomy (2020, University of Virginia), Postdoctoral Research at UMass Amherst (2020–2024). Awards include the prestigious Peter A. Strittmatter Fellowship.

Research Interests:

• Star cluster formation and evolution
• HII region dynamics and feedback mechanisms
• Multi-scale analysis of molecular gas structures
• JWST observations of obscured star-forming regions
• AGN feedback in luminous infrared galaxies

Publications Highlight: Recent work emphasizes the use of JWST to uncover embedded star clusters in M83, detect deuterated hydrocarbons in M51, and model AGN coronae through millimeter emission. His studies bridge observational astronomy with theoretical models of galactic evolution.

Awards:

• Peter A. Strittmatter Fellow (University of Arizona)

Grants/Advising: While no specific grants are listed, his postdoctoral fellowship supports his research. He collaborates on projects like the FEAST survey and the GOALS-JWST program.

Labs/Teams: Active in the CCDG survey and JWST Treasury programs, focusing on cluster demographics and galactic mergers.