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Sebastian Herbert Lorek serves as an External Researcher and Academic employee at the Centre for Star and Planet Formation within the Globe Institute at the University of Copenhagen. He is a postdoctoral researcher in Anders Johansen's Planet Formation Group, focusing on computational astrophysics related to planetary system origins. His institutional base at Øster Voldgade 5-7, Copenhagen, supports his active research profile evidenced by multiple recent publications in high-impact journals.
Dr. Lorek's research centers on numerical simulations of planet formation mechanisms, including gravitational collapse of pebble clouds, dynamics of planetesimal accretion, and formation pathways for Super-Earths in systems with cold giants. He investigates UV processing effects on icy pebbles in turbulent protoplanetary disks and develops computational methods for modeling planetesimal dynamics. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics and high-performance computing to address fundamental questions about planetary system evolution.
Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent specialization in computational planet formation, with recurring themes in pebble accretion efficiency, disk-planet interactions, and turbulent disk dynamics. His research demonstrates methodological innovation in N-body simulations and hydrodynamical modeling, contributing to understanding diverse planetary architectures from early solar system evolution to exoplanet systems.
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Dr. Lorek is an integral member of the Planet Formation Group at the Centre for Star and Planet Formation, collaborating with researchers including Anders Johansen, Michiel Lambrechts, and international co-authors. His work leverages advanced computational infrastructure to model complex astrophysical processes in protoplanetary environments.
