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Professor Zoe M Leinhardt is affiliated with the University of Bristol as a Professor of Physics at the School of Physics. Her research focuses on computational astrophysics, particularly the formation and evolution of planets and small bodies like asteroids and comets through numerical simulations.
- Education: BA (Carleton College), MSc (University of Washington), PhD (University of Maryland)
Her work spans topics such as collisional evolution of planetesimals, giant impacts, planetary atmospheres, and N-body simulations. She leads projects like Forming exo-Mercuries and VapLoss, exploring planetary accretion and atmospheric dynamics.
Recent publications address fractal particle modeling, atmospheric loss mechanisms, and the PLATO mission for exoplanet detection. Her research integrates computational methods with observational data, emphasizing planetary systems' dynamic histories.
- Scientific Awards
- Advanced Fellowship (FEC) - The Descent of Planets (2010-2014)
Leinhardt supervises the Planet Formation Group, which includes current members like Jingyao Dou and Matt Lodge, and former members such as Thomas Denman (PhD) and Mia Mace (PhD). Her collaborations extend to institutions worldwide, focusing on planetary science and astrophysics.
