Thomas Hackman

Thomas Hackman is a University Researcher at the Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, with a Docent title in the same department. He serves as a Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Particle Physics and Universe Sciences.

• University of Helsinki, Department of Physics
• Doctoral Programme in Particle Physics and Universe Sciences

Main Research Interests: Hackman specializes in stellar magnetic activity, stellar photospheres, and high-resolution spectrometry. His work connects solar physics to broader stellar behavior, particularly in magnetic field evolution and space weather phenomena.

• Stellar magnetic activity cycles
• Photospheric structure analysis
• Space storm predictability
• Zeeman-Doppler imaging applications
• Historical solar event reconstructions
• Stellar atmosphere modeling

Research Trends: Recent publications focus on differential rotation in stars, magnetic field topology changes, and the societal implications of space weather. His work combines observational data (particularly from TESS) with computational models to understand stellar dynamics.

Advising & Projects: Hackman supervises Master's and doctoral theses while leading the SOLSTICE project examining space storms. He participates in international collaborations like the ITP Telescope Allocation Committee and OPTICON, emphasizing peer review and academic networking.