Marc Pinsonneault is a Professor and University Distinguished Scholar in the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University . His research focuses on theoretical stellar structure and evolution, particularly utilizing asteroseismic data from missions like Kepler and spectroscopic surveys such as Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment (APOGEE) . He pioneered work on the solar neutrino problem and angular momentum evolution of stars. Education: B.S. in Physics, University of Texas at Austin (1983) Ph.D. in Astronomy, Yale University (1988) Research Interests: Stellar microphysics: diffusion, rotation, and energy transport Asteroseismic diagnostics of stellar interiors Galactic chemical evolution and stellar populations Helioseismology and magnetic activity cycles Key Contributions: Developed the standard solar model foundational to neutrino physics Leader in APOKASC collaboration combining APOGEE and Kepler data Advances in rotating stellar models and gyrochronology Honors: University Distinguished Scholar (2017) Labs/Teams: Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment (APOGEE) Kepler Asteroseismology Science Consortium (KASC) SDSS-IV/V collaborations









