Simon Albrecht

Simon Albrecht is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Aarhus University, Denmark. He leads exoplanet research within the Aarhus exoplanet group, focusing on detection, formation, and evolution of extrasolar planetary systems. His work bridges astrophysics, observational astronomy, and planetary science.

His research explores extreme exoplanet systems using radial-velocity spectroscopy, photometry, and light curve analysis. Key areas include

• Characterization of low-mass stars and substellar companions
• Atmospheric studies of exoplanets
• Distinguishing planetary signals from stellar noise in evolved stars
• Statistical analysis of super-Earth and waterworld populations

Albrecht teaches advanced Master’s courses in

• Exoplanets
• Astrophysics
• Space Missions and Technology

His collaborations span 42+ international institutions, with tools like the Gaia astrometric solutions and ELT’s ANDES spectrograph.

His recent publications (2024-2025) highlight discoveries of massive planets, brown dwarfs, and ultra-dense super-Earths, while challenging assumptions about water-rich exoplanets. The work leverages radial-velocity method innovations, stellar photometry, and next-gen spectroscopic instruments.