Stefan Cartledge

Dr. Stefan Cartledge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at MacEwan University, serving as the Discipline Advisor for Physics since joining in 2009. He holds a PhD in Astrophysics from Northwestern University.

His educational background includes:

• B.Sc. in Astronomy (Honours, co-op) from the University of Victoria
• M.Sc. in Astrophysics from the University of Alberta
• Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Northwestern University

Dr. Cartledge's research spans interstellar medium studies, including gas-phase elemental abundances and dust grain composition, and exoplanet research utilizing robotic telescopes across Alberta. His work has established interstellar elemental abundances in nearby galactic regions and investigated kiloparsec-scale variations in nucleosynthetic history.

His publication record, spanning from 2005 to 2023, demonstrates a consistent focus on interstellar medium physics, particularly dust extinction and elemental abundances. Recent work has expanded into exoplanet research, reflecting a shift towards observational studies of planetary systems beyond our solar system.

Dr. Cartledge has received several awards and grants, including:

• Innovative Teaching Fund from MacEwan University (2015)
• Principal Investigator for multiple HST and FUSE missions (2000-2003)

He is available to supervise senior students' independent study and research projects, having secured significant research funding as principal investigator for Hubble Space Telescope and Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer programs. Dr. Cartledge utilizes a network of robotic telescopes located across Alberta for his exoplanet research, facilitating continuous observational coverage.