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Marilyn J Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Unsteady Aerodynamics
• Computational Aeroelasticity
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marilyn J Smith is the David S. Lewis Professor and Director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. She leads a seven-university consortium conducting vertical lift research for the U.S. Army, Navy, and NASA, and has secured over $200 million in collaborative research funding. Computational Nonlinear Computational Aeroelasticity Lab Director NASA FUN3D development team contributor Aerospace Systems Design Lab (ASDL) affiliate Her research spans unsteady aerodynamics, computational aeroelasticity, and sustainable energy applications across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and launch vehicles. She serves on the Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC) Board of Directors and Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Board, while acting as VFS Deputy Technical Director for Aeromechanics and leading international NATO AVT panels on UAV aerodynamics. Recent publications focus on galaxy cluster cosmology, ship-helicopter dynamic interface modeling, and Type Ia supernova analysis. She has won prestigious awards including the AIAA Aerodynamics Award and multiple American Helicopter Society honors for research, mentoring, and service. 2022 AIAA Aerodynamics Award 2015 Best Paper Awards at AHS Forum 2014 & 2012 AHS Agusta-Westland International Fellowships Her laboratory work integrates high-performance computing with aerospace design and develops advanced turbulence models through partnerships with Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). She contributes to public science communication with appearances on National Geographic, PBS, NPR, and local media.

Allison Kirkpatrickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Supermassive Black Holes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Allison Kirkpatrick is an Associate Professor, Associate Chair, and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on understanding the relationship between supermassive black holes and galaxy evolution through observational astronomy. Dr. Kirkpatrick earned her PhD in Astronomy from the University of Massachusetts in 2016 and her BS in Mathematics from the University of Florida in 2007. Prior to joining KU in 2018, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics. Her research centers on observational studies of supermassive black holes and their effect on galaxy evolution. She utilizes data from major space telescopes including Spitzer, Herschel, Hubble, Chandra, and the James Webb Space Telescope. She is particularly known for coining the term "cold quasar" in 2019 to describe galaxies hosting luminous unobscured AGN while simultaneously maintaining prodigious star formation. Dr. Kirkpatrick serves as Principal Investigator for the MIRI EGS Galaxy and AGN (MEGA) survey, a 67-hour Cycle 2 JWST observing campaign that represents the largest area MIRI survey in more than 3 filters. Her work has been featured extensively in the press, with coverage in NewScientist, The Atlantic, Space.com, and other major media outlets from 2019-2024. She actively contributes to diversity and inclusion efforts in astronomy as the inaugural chair of her department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, faculty liaison for the Diversity in Physics group, and former Co-Director of the university's Multicultural Scholars Program.

Ellen Zweibelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Astrophysics
• Astrophysical Magnetic Fields
• Interstellar Medium
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ellen Zweibel is the W. L. Kraushaar Professor of Astronomy and Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison , where she has been a faculty member since 2003. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Astronomy and Physics . Zweibel earned her undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University. Her research focuses on plasma astrophysics , particularly the evolution of astrophysical magnetic fields , cosmic ray feedback in galactic and intergalactic environments, and stellar differential rotation dynamics. Recent work examines cosmic ray interactions with the interstellar medium, magnetic instabilities in galaxy clusters, and turbulence-driven dynamo processes. Zweibel's publications highlight collaborations on missions like HelioSwarm and SOFIA/HAWC+ , including the discovery of a magnetized dust ring in the Galactic Center . She leads NSF-funded research on microscale plasma processes in high-beta environments and contributes to understanding magnetic reconnection across astrophysical contexts.

Laura Blechaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrophysics
• Supermassive Black Hole Evolution
• Galaxy Mergers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Blecha is an Associate Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Florida, specializing in astrophysics. Her research focuses on supermassive black hole (SMBH) and galaxy evolution through numerical simulations and observational collaborations. PhD from Harvard University (2012) Full Member of NANOGrav pulsar timing collaboration Associate Member of the LISA Consortium Her work spans three primary areas: SMBH Formation & Evolution : Origins of SMBHs, galaxy merger-driven growth, and intermediate-mass black hole demographics AGN Fueling & Feedback : Hydrodynamic simulations of AGN activation mechanisms and observational bias in AGN detection Binary SMBH Dynamics : Gravitational wave recoil effects, three-body interactions, and pulsar timing array detection strategies Recent publications (2025) focus on dual AGN detection with Keck AO, JWST studies of primordial galaxies, and NANOGrav gravitational wave background analysis. Her group develops sub-grid models for SMBH dynamics in cosmological simulations and investigates signatures of black hole mergers in galaxy clusters. Laura's research combines computational methods (Illustris, BRAHMA simulations) with observational validation through: JWST NIRSpec spectroscopy Pulsar Timing Array analysis Multiwavelength imaging campaigns

Gordon J. Staceyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Star Formation
• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
• Far-Infrared/Submillimeter Spectroscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gordon J. Stacey is the David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences and CCAT Project Director at Cornell University's Department of Astronomy. He received his PhD in Astronomy from Cornell in 1985 and joined the faculty in 1991 after postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley. His research focuses on star and galaxy formation across cosmic time, utilizing far-infrared/submillimeter spectroscopy. He leads the CCAT Project, developing the FYST telescope in Chile, and is Principal Investigator for the POEMM mission targeting protoplanetary disks. Notable contributions include instrumental advancements like ZEUS-2 and EoR-Spec, as well as seminal studies on [CII], [NII], and [OIII] lines in high-redshift galaxies. Education: PhD in Astronomy from Cornell University (1985). Research emphasizes interstellar medium interactions, cosmic evolution, and instrumentation. Key projects include EoR-Spec for FYST (first light 2027) and the VIPA-based POEMM mission (2029 balloon flight). Awards include the David C. Duncan Professorship. His work bridges observational cosmology, galaxy evolution, and technological innovation in astronomy. Scientific awards include the endowed David C. Duncan Professorship. Current roles involve directing the CCAT Project and advancing instrumentation for submillimeter astronomy. Future projects focus on protoplanetary disk studies via POEMM and FYST observations of the Epoch of Reionization.

• Planetary Science
• Solar System Formation
• Cometary Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Harald Krüger is a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (Göttingen), specializing in planetary science and space dust analysis. He leads and contributes to multiple space missions, including the DESTINY+ Dust Analyzer (DDA), the Rosetta COSIMA instrument, and the PHILAE Dust Impact Monitor (SESAME-DIM). His research focuses on cometary dynamics, interstellar dust interactions, and solar system formation processes. Krüger holds a PhD from the University of Göttingen and has held research roles at prestigious institutions like the Max Planck Institutes for Nuclear Physics and Astronomy (Heidelberg). He chairs ESA’s working group on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko and participates in international astronomical societies. His work integrates advanced instrumentation design with observational data from spacecraft missions, contributing to our understanding of cosmic dust properties and their role in planetary systems. Key projects include analyzing interstellar dust via the DESTINY+ mission and studying Martian moons through the MMX mission. His publications emphasize instrument constraints, cometary dust trail detection, and spacecraft outgassing effects on measurements.

Susan E. Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cosmic Magnetic Fields
• Interstellar Medium
• Astrophysical Magnetic Fields
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Susan E. Clark is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Stanford University, where she investigates cosmic magnetic fields, magnetohydrodynamic processes, and the interstellar medium (ISM) through observation, simulation, and analytic theory. Prior to Stanford, she was a NASA Hubble Fellow and postdoctoral member at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, after earning her Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Columbia University (2017) and B.S. in Physics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012), supported by a Morehead-Cain scholarship. Education: Ph.D., Astrophysics, Columbia University (2017) — NSF Graduate Fellow B.S., Physics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012) — Morehead-Cain scholarship Her research focuses on Galactic and extragalactic magnetism, interstellar turbulence, star formation, and polarized cosmological foregrounds. She leads an interdisciplinary group tackling these problems via observational data, numerical simulations, and machine learning techniques. Current projects include characterizing magnetic field alignment, modeling 3D ISM structure, and analyzing data from experiments like the Atacama Cosmology Telescope, Simons Observatory, CMB-S4, CCAT-Prime, LiteBIRD, and the Galactic Australian SKA Pathfinder (GASKAP). Recent publications highlight her work on dust filament misalignment, HI morphology for gas phase separation, equipartition magnetic field estimation, and tomographic MHD simulations of galactic magnetic fields. These studies integrate astrophysics, computational methods, and observational astronomy to decode the universe's magnetic structure and dynamics. Scientific Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship NSF Graduate Fellowship NASA Hubble Fellowship Clark co-founded the Pan-Experiment Galactic Science Group and co-directs Stanford's Center for Decoding the Universe, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Her lab includes postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates, with alumni transitioning to roles in academia and industry. Funding comes from NSF, NASA, and the Sloan Foundation.

Jacqueline McClearyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Weak Gravitational Lensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacqueline McCleary is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Northeastern University's College of Science, specializing in observational cosmology with a focus on galaxy clusters and dark matter. She leads research using weak gravitational lensing to study cosmic structures, collaborating on projects like the COSMOS-Web (JWST), SuperBIT (balloon telescope), and LoVoCCS surveys. Her work leverages multi-wavelength data from space, stratospheric, and ground-based observatories. Education: M.S. in Astronomy (New Mexico State University), M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics (Brown University), Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She transitioned to Northeastern as an ADVANCE Future Faculty Fellow before becoming a tenure-track faculty member in 2022. Research Interests: Dark matter interactions, galaxy cluster dynamics, gravitational lensing techniques, and next-generation observational platforms. Her team develops advanced algorithms and instrumentation for high-resolution imaging. Recent Contributions: COSMOS-Web has enabled unprecedented observations of distant galaxies using JWST, while SuperBIT's stratospheric flights provide diffraction-limited data. Key publications focus on lensing surveys, data reduction techniques, and dark matter-halo relationships. Awards: Recognized as a Northeastern ADVANCE Future Faculty Fellow. Media Engagement: Regularly comments on space exploration, asteroid risks, and cosmic phenomena for public outlets.

B. B. Caelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• climate mitigation
• climate sensitivity
• climatic extremes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

B. B. Cael is an interdisciplinary climate and ocean scientist affiliated with the Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago and the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative . His work integrates data analysis and theoretical models to investigate global-scale questions about Earth's carbon cycle and climate system. Cael's research interests span climate mitigation , climate sensitivity , climatic extremes , ocean biogeochemistry , plankton ecology , remote sensing , and paleoclimate . His publications focus on ocean carbon fluxes, climate feedbacks, and marine ecosystem dynamics, with recent work applying machine learning to oceanographic data. His academic journey includes a PhD from the MIT-WHOI Joint Program , a Simons Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, and a Principal Scientist role at the UK's National Oceanography Centre. Current research at UChicago addresses both carbon dioxide removal and solar geoengineering strategies. Scientific Awards Simons Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• AGN
• Galaxy surveys
• Radio interferometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Leah Morabito is a Professor (Research) - UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at Durham University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and the Institute for Computational Cosmology. She specializes in high-resolution imaging at low frequencies using the LOFAR telescope to study how supermassive black holes co-evolve with their host galaxies. As leader of the LOFAR Imaging of Resolved AGN (LIRA) group, she has made significant contributions to our understanding of active galactic nuclei and galaxy evolution through numerous high-impact publications. Professor Morabito's research primarily focuses on AGN physics, galaxy surveys, and radio interferometry. She has pioneered techniques for sub-arcsecond imaging at low radio frequencies, which has opened new windows for studying radio jets, galaxy evolution, and the interstellar medium. Her work reveals critical insights about AGN feedback mechanisms and the connection between supermassive black holes and their host galaxies across cosmic time. The analysis of her recent publications shows a strong emphasis on utilizing LOFAR's unique capabilities to study radio sources with unprecedented resolution at low frequencies. Scientific Recognition: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Professor Morabito actively mentors the next generation of astronomers, currently supervising PhD students Benite Tantely, Ciera Sargent, and Emmy Escott. Her research is supported by significant funding through her UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship and her role as co-Principal Investigator of the new LOFAR2.0 Large Programme, which extends her work on high-resolution low-frequency radio surveys. She has secured substantial research funding that enables cutting-edge observations and supports her research team. As leader of the LOFAR Imaging of Resolved AGN (LIRA) group, Professor Morabito oversees a collaborative research effort focused on advancing our understanding of how AGN help shape galaxy evolution. Her team utilizes unique high-resolution, low-frequency observations to study radio jets, AGN feedback mechanisms, and the connection between supermassive black holes and their host galaxies, contributing significantly to one of the most fundamental questions in modern astrophysics.

• Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Star Formation
• Protostellar Disks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chris Matzner is a Professor and Associate Graduate Chair at the University of Toronto's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, affiliated with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics. He earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1999. His research focuses on astrophysical fluid dynamics, particularly star formation processes (protostellar disks, molecular clouds, energy feedback) and stellar explosions (supernovae, gamma-ray bursts), employing analytical, numerical, and observational approaches. His research encompasses: Dynamics of protostellar outflows and molecular cloud interactions Models for supernova shocks and gamma-ray burst mechanisms Fragmentation in star and planet formation Massive black hole accretion processes Evolution of giant molecular clouds Stellar feedback in galactic environments Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on supernova dynamics (particularly Type Ia explosions), star formation mechanisms in clusters and molecular clouds, shock wave physics in astrophysical contexts, and the development of astronomical instrumentation. The works demonstrate consistent focus on explosive transients, fluid dynamics in cosmic environments, and observational constraints on theoretical models. As Associate Graduate Chair, he oversees academic programs and student development. His laboratory affiliations include the Dunlap Institute's computational astrophysics and instrumentation groups. Current work involves modeling star cluster-galaxy interactions, tidal disruption events, and developing next-generation UV/IR detectors.

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Exoplanets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amy Bonsor is an Official Fellow and Director of Studies in Natural Sciences (Physical) at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of astronomy and planetary science, particularly examining the composition and evolution of planetary systems through the lens of white dwarf pollution. Dr. Bonsor's research primarily centers on understanding the composition of exoplanetary material by studying polluted white dwarfs. Her work combines observational astronomy with theoretical modeling to investigate planetary debris disks, tidal interactions, and the geochemical signatures of accreted planetary material. She has made significant contributions to understanding how white dwarfs can serve as cosmic laboratories for studying the bulk composition of exoplanetesimals, including their differentiation processes and volatile content. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the chemical analysis of planetary material through white dwarf spectroscopy, with particular attention to mineralogy, elemental abundances, and the implications for planetary formation and evolution. She has pioneered approaches combining machine learning with traditional astronomical techniques to categorize and interpret white dwarf spectral data at scale. As Director of Studies in Natural Sciences at Queens' College, Dr. Bonsor plays a key role in undergraduate education within the Physical Sciences track of Cambridge's renowned Natural Sciences Tripos. Her leadership position indicates her standing within the Cambridge academic community and her commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientists.

Daniel M. Scolnicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cosmology
• Supernovae
• Dark Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel M. Scolnic is an Associate Professor of Physics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Pratt School of Engineering. His research focuses on cosmology, particularly using Type Ia supernovae and near-infrared observations to probe dark energy and resolve the Hubble tension. Ph.D. (2013), Johns Hopkins University B.S. (2007), Massachusetts Institute of Technology As a leading figure in supernova cosmology, Scolnic works on refining the cosmic distance ladder, studying time-evolving dark energy, and analyzing systematic uncertainties in cosmological measurements. His work leverages data from the Dark Energy Survey (DES), Pantheon+ collaboration, and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to address discrepancies in the Hubble constant (H₀) derived from early- and late-universe observations. His recent publications highlight advancements in inverse distance ladder techniques, host galaxy dust modeling, and the role of photometric redshifts in cosmological analyses. Notably, his team's JAGB 2.0 study improves Hubble constant constraints using JWST. Defense Science Study Group (DSSG) Clarivate Most Highly Cited Scientists Fred Kavli Plenary Lectureship Sloan Research Fellowship in Physics Department of Energy Early Career Award Packard Fellowship Scolnic leads major grants from NASA, the Packard Foundation, and the Department of Energy, including a NASA Roman Project Infrastructure Team grant (2023-2028) and a Packard Fellowship (2019-2027) to investigate cosmological tensions. He actively collaborates with the Duke Cosmology Group and contributes to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's High-Latitude Time-Domain Survey.

• Space Physics
• Cosmic Dust
• Dusty Plasma Phenomena
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Mann is a Professor in Space Physics at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway , Department of Physics and Technology. She leads and participates in multiple externally funded research initiatives including the Cosmic dust injection into the upper Earth atmosphere , MXD 2 rocket project to study the mesosphere , and EISCAT Research infrastructure project . ORCID: 0000-0002-2805-3265 Member of research group Space Physics Member of projects: Intermittent fluctuations in physical systems , Maxidusty-2 , CASCADE , Codia , Boosting Space Business , and Forskningsparken 1 A216 Her research spans space and atmospheric physics , focusing on dusty plasmas , cosmic dust dynamics , and polar atmosphere interactions . She employs spacecraft observations , EISCAT radar , rocket experiments , and machine learning for data analysis. Recent publications highlight cosmic dust detection with Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter , PMSE multilayer properties , and dust impact signal modeling . Her work integrates radar , optical , and spacecraft data to understand polar atmospheric systems. She teaches FYS-2000 Kvantemekanikk , FYS-2019 Sun, Planets, and Space , and supervises G-Chaser student rocket projects . Her research group contributes to EISCAT_3D infrastructure and interplanetary dust modeling . Co-edited books: Nanodust in the Solar System (2012) Small Bodies in Planetary Systems (2008) Modern Meteor Science (2005)

Katherine Freeseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cosmology
• Astroparticle Physics
• Dark Matter
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine Freese is the Jeff & Gail Endowed Chair of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin and a Guest Professor at Stockholm University. She previously held the George E. Uhlenbeck Professor of Physics position at the University of Michigan until her move to Texas in 2019. Freese is renowned for her work in theoretical cosmology and astroparticle physics, focusing on dark matter, dark energy, and models of the early universe. She received a $13M grant (2014–2024) for cosmoparticle physics research at Stockholm University and served as Director of NORDITA (Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics) from 2014 to 2016. Education: B.A. in Physics from Princeton University (1977), M.A. from Columbia University (1981), and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1984). She held postdoctoral positions at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the Institute for Theoretical Physics (Santa Barbara), and a Presidential Fellowship at UC Berkeley. Her career milestones include becoming the first woman on the physics faculty at the University of Michigan and being elected to the National Academy of Sciences (2020). Research Interests: Dark Matter and Dark Energy detection Dark Stars (first stars powered by dark matter annihilation) Primordial Black Hole formation Early universe inflationary models cosmic microwave background (CMB) experiments Paleo-detector methods using ancient minerals Publications Trends: Her recent work emphasizes observational cosmology (e.g., JWST and SPIDER experiments), dark matter detection strategies, and redefining inflationary scenarios. She has explored novel stellar phenomena like dark stars as potential seeds for supermassive black holes, and proposed interdisciplinary approaches like using minerals as paleo-detectors for neutrinos and dark matter. Awards: 2021: University of Chicago Alumni Professional Achievement Award 2019: Lilienfeld Prize for bridging cosmology and particle physics 2012: Honorary Doctorate from Stockholm University Simons Foundation Fellowship (2012) APS Fellow Advising & Grants: Supervised over 20 students and postdocs, many now leading roles in academia and industry. Grants include NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1990–1995) and a decade-long Stockholm University grant. Her research teams collaborate on CMB projects (Simons Observatory, LiteBIRD) and dark matter searches (DAMA/LIBRA, IceCube). She co-leads global initiatives like the Cosmic Microwave Background collaboration and paleo-detector networks. Labs & Teams: Active in the Physics Randall Lab (formerly at Michigan), the Weinberg Institute for Theoretical Physics , and the Nordita institute. Collaborates with SPIDER balloon teams and the Simons Observatory for CMB studies. Also involved in James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) analyses and mineral-based detection projects.