جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John Martinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stellar Astrophysics
• Massive Stars
• Luminous Blue Variables
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John Martin is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, affiliated with the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health. Since 2006, he has taught introductory physics for science majors and astronomy courses while directing the Henry R. Barber Research Observatory and hosting public UIS Star Parties. His research focuses on stellar astrophysics, particularly the life cycles of massive stars and phenomena like Eta Carinae. Stellar Astrophysics Massive Star Evolution Luminous Blue Variables (LBVs) Supernova Impostors Be Stars and Disks Photometry and Spectroscopy His publications, including over 100 peer-reviewed works, emphasize Eta Carinae's 5.5-year spectroscopic events, LBVs in M31/M33, Be star dynamics, and supernova impostors like SN 2009ip. Awards include the 2011 University of Illinois University Scholar title, JJ Nassau Fellowship (1997), and Dean's List recognitions. He earned his PhD in Astronomy from Case Western Reserve University (2003) and BS in Astro-Physics from the University of Virginia (1995). Scientific awards include 2011 University of Illinois University Scholar 1997 JJ Nassau Graduate Research Fellowship 1995 Mastin Graduate Fellowship 1995 Dean's List, University of Virginia 1994 Dean's List, University of Virginia

• Gamma-ray Bursts
• Gravitational Wave Counterparts
• Multi-messenger Astrophysics
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Dr Samantha Oates is a Lecturer in Astrophysics within the Department of Physics at Lancaster University's Faculty of Science and Technology. Her office is located in C035, C-Floor, Physics Building. Her research focuses on Gamma-ray Bursts (GRBs) in the gravitational wave era, investigating environments of GRB explosions, central engine mechanisms, jet structures, cosmological evolution of GRBs, and electromagnetic counterparts to gravitational wave events. She actively participates in international collaborations including Swift, LSST, STARGATE, and ENGRAVE . Her work addresses critical questions about optical/UV contaminants in gravitational wave counterpart searches and the cosmological utility of GRB correlations. Dr Oates supervises PhD students including Samuel Shilling in Observational Astrophysics. She contributes to the Astrophysics research group at Lancaster University, delivering specialized lectures and supervising projects on multi-messenger astrophysics. Recent publications demonstrate her expertise in gravitational wave follow-up campaigns, supernova classification, and nuclear transient phenomena. Her research group engages in multiwavelength observations from gamma-ray to radio wavelengths, utilizing facilities for real-time transient detection and characterization. Current projects involve analyzing data from gravitational wave events and developing methods to distinguish true counterparts from serendipitous transients.

Colin Priceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change and Thunderstorms
• Atmospheric Electromagnetics
• Severe Weather
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Colin Price is a Full Professor in the Department of Geophysics at Tel Aviv University's School of the Environment and Earth Sciences. His career at Tel Aviv University began in 1995, progressing from Lecturer to Full Professor (2007–present). His research bridges atmospheric physics, geophysics, and climate science, with emphases on extreme weather phenomena and electromagnetic interactions. Education BSc in Geophysics and Atmospheric Science, Tel Aviv University, 1985 MSc in Atmospheric Science, Tel Aviv University, 1988 PhD in Atmospheric Science, Columbia University, USA, 1993 Postdoc, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 1995 Research Focus Prof. Price investigates interdisciplinary themes in Earth systems science, including: Climate change impacts on thunderstorms Low-frequency electromagnetic wave propagation (ULF/ELF/VLF) Severe weather dynamics and hurricanes Atmospheric electricity's links to biological systems Space weather effects on terrestrial environments Infrasound and Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) Awards and Leadership Environment and Living Foundation Science Award (2001) Discovery Magazine Top 100 Science Stories (2007) Executive Council roles: International Commission on Atmospheric Electricity (2007), International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science (2011) Associate Editor, Journal of Geophysical Research - Atmospheres (2012) No information is available regarding student advising, grants, or lab affiliations.

Haldoupis Christosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ionospheric Physics
• Plasma Instabilities
• Atmospheric Waves
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Christos Haldoupis is a retired Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Crete, where he established his career starting in 1978. He founded and led the Laboratory of Ionospheric Physics, contributing significantly to atmospheric and space physics research for over three decades until his retirement in 2014. Education includes: B.Sc. in Physics from University of Thessaloniki (1970) Ph.D. in Ionospheric Physics from University of Saskatchewan His research focuses on ionospheric plasma physics, particularly: Dynamics of sporadic E layers and their relationship with atmospheric waves Transient luminous events (sprites/elves) and their ionospheric effects Atmospheric electricity and VLF electromagnetic wave studies Geophysical instrumentation development including radar systems He maintains active collaborations worldwide through visiting positions in Norway, Canada, Germany, France, and Japan. Publications demonstrate concentrated focus: Dominant themes in sporadic E layer formation and variability Atmospheric wave-ionosphere interactions across multiple timescales Lightning-induced electromagnetic phenomena and their ionospheric signatures Innovative ionospheric measurement techniques and algorithms Research infrastructure development includes establishing radio Doppler and interferometry systems for ionospheric monitoring. International collaborations span Europe, North America and Japan.

Ondřej Pejchaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrophysics
• Binary Stars
• Common Envelope Evolution
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Assoc. Prof. Ondřej Pejcha is an active researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. His work focuses on connecting theoretical modeling, observational astronomy, and data science to understand time-domain phenomena in stellar systems, particularly binary stars and their evolution. Dr. Pejcha's research spans computational astrophysics, with emphasis on (radiation)(magneto)hydrodynamics simulations of binary star systems, common envelope evolution, and stellar mergers. His group develops advanced numerical methods to study transients such as stellar mergers and core-collapse supernovae, persistent variable sources including eclipsing binaries and pulsating stars, and stellar dynamics. They combine supercomputer simulations with semi-analytic models and machine learning techniques applied to astronomical data from surveys like ASAS-SN. The analysis of Dr. Pejcha's recent publications reveals a strong focus on computational approaches to binary star evolution, with increasing integration of machine learning methods in the latest works. His research addresses fundamental questions about common envelope evolution, mass transfer processes, and the connection between theoretical models and observational signatures in time-domain astronomy. ERC Consolidator grant for ROGALLO project (developing new simulation methods for binary stars) ERC Starting grant for Cat-In-hAT project (computational methods for binary star mergers) Czech Science Foundation grant for studying mass transfer in binaries Czech-American collaboration grant for ASAS-SN survey participation Primus award PRIMUS/SCI/17 from Charles University Dr. Pejcha actively mentors PhD students and postdocs, with recent advisees including Jakub Cehula and Milan Pešta. His group has secured substantial funding that supports internationally competitive salaries, dedicated computing resources including a specialized cluster with upcoming GPU enhancements, and travel funds. Alumni from his group have successfully obtained competitive postdoctoral positions and national/international fellowships. The group maintains strong international connections, regularly collaborating with institutions including Princeton University, Brown University, MPA Garching, and Warsaw University Observatory.

Martino Marisaldiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Electricity
• High-Energy Radiation
• Thundercloud Physics
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Martino Marisaldi is a Professor at the Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen. He co-leads the 'Hard Radiation from Thunderstorms' research group focusing on atmospheric electricity, high-energy radiation phenomena in thunderclouds, and particle detection technologies. His team includes faculty members, researchers, postdocs, and graduate students working on observational and theoretical aspects of terrestrial gamma-ray flashes and related phenomena. Research interests span atmospheric electricity, thundercloud physics, gamma-ray astrophysics, and high-energy detector development. His work bridges atmospheric science and space physics, investigating radiation mechanisms in thunderstorms using both ground-based and space-borne instrumentation. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on gamma-ray emissions from thunderstorms, with advanced studies on flickering gamma-ray flashes, TGF production mechanisms, and atmospheric discharge phenomena. Collaborative work appears in high-impact journals including Nature and Geophysical Research Letters, highlighting international recognition in this specialized field. Laboratory activities include coordination of flight campaigns (ALOFT mission) and analysis of data from the ASIM (Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor) payload on the International Space Station. Current projects investigate links between gamma glows and terrestrial gamma-ray flashes using multi-instrument approaches.

Christian Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Growth of supermassive black holes
• Accretion discs
• Wide-field sky surveys
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Associate Professor Christian Wolf is an astronomer at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics within ANU College of Science. He holds a PhD from the Max-Planck-Institute for Astronomy (1999) and has held roles at the University of Oxford until 2013. His research focuses on supermassive black hole growth, accretion discs, wide-field surveys (LSST, eROSITA, SkyMapper), and gravitational-wave counterpart detection. He leads the SkyMapper Group and has contributed to projects like the COMBO-17 survey and All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO). His work includes discovering ultra-luminous quasars and studying galaxy evolution. Supervised students include Neelesh Amrutha, Zachary Steyn, and Ashley Hai Tung Tan. Over 130 publications span quasar studies, black hole dynamics, and survey methodologies. Education: PhD (1999), Max-Planck-Institute for Astronomy; Postdoctoral roles at MPIA Heidelberg (until 2001) and University of Oxford (STFC Fellow 2004-2009). Research interests emphasize observational cosmology, quasar variability, and multi-wavelength surveys. Key projects include the SkyMapper Southern Survey (DR2/4) and the AllBRICQS quasar survey. His publications often address black hole accretion, galaxy evolution, and survey techniques.

Ragnhild Lunnanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supernovae
• Superluminous Supernovae
• Massive Star Evolution
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Ragnhild Lunnan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University since April 2021. She leads the supernova research group which is funded by an ERC starting grant called TransPIre starting in 2023. She is also a member of the Young Academy of Sweden for the period 2024-2029. Dr. Lunnan earned her PhD from Harvard University in 2015 under the supervision of Prof. Edo Berger, focusing on the properties and environments of superluminous supernovae from the Pan-STARRS1 Medium Deep Survey. Prior to her current position, she held a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship at Stockholm University and the Oskar Klein Centre, and was a postdoctoral scholar working with Prof. Claes Fransson and the Zwicky Transient Facility group. This position was joint with the Caltech Astronomy department where she worked from September 2015 to March 2017 with Prof. Mansi Kasliwal. She completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University in Astrophysical Sciences with a certificate in Applied and Computational Mathematics as a Davis United World College Scholar. Her research focuses on unusual transients, particularly superluminous supernovae, which are 10-100 times brighter than ordinary core-collapse and Type Ia supernovae. She investigates what these extreme events reveal about massive star evolution and star formation in extreme environments. Her work explores possible mechanisms powering these luminous events, including magnetar spin-down, pair-instability explosions, and interaction with circumstellar material. She is an observational astronomer who utilizes data from multiple ground-based telescopes (VLT, Magellan, MMT, Gemini, Keck) and space-based observatories (Hubble, Spitzer, Swift). Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on characterizing the diversity of superluminous supernovae through detailed light curve and spectral analysis. Her work with the Zwicky Transient Facility has been particularly productive, leading to discoveries about eruptive mass loss before explosion, host galaxy environments, and the physics behind light curve undulations. She has also made significant contributions to understanding calcium-rich gap transients and has earlier work in near-field cosmology. ERC starting grant TransPIre (2023) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Davis United World College Scholar Dr. Lunnan currently teaches the undergraduate Cosmology course (AS5003) at Stockholm University and actively mentors students working on supernovae research projects. She supervises the supernova research group which utilizes data from the Zwicky Transient Facility to discover and characterize rare cosmic explosions. Her group is particularly focused on understanding the progenitor systems of superluminous supernovae through detailed observations of their properties, environments, and evolution.

• Ionospheric Physics
• Radio Wave Propagation
• Space Weather
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Dr. Esat Güzel serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Fırat University's Faculty of Science, where he has maintained continuous employment since September 3, 1993. His academic career spans over three decades with sustained research activity through 2025. His research focuses on Ionospheric Physics and Radio Wave Propagation , particularly examining electromagnetic wave behavior in mid-latitude ionosphere, HF radio wave characteristics, lightning-ionosphere interactions, and space weather impacts. Key investigation areas include electron temperature dynamics, Schumann resonance correlations, solar flare effects on VLF signals, and ionospheric modeling validation using IRI models. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetics with atmospheric physics through extensive analysis of wave propagation phenomena. While no formal awards are documented in the source material, his scholarly output demonstrates consistent contributions to ionospheric research through peer-reviewed publications in journals like Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics and Il Nuovo Cimento C. His research methodology combines experimental measurements with theoretical modeling, particularly evident in studies of solar eclipse effects on radio propagation and lightning-induced electron precipitation events. Dr. Güzel's collaborative work appears across Turkish maritime education policy analysis and international space physics research. His recent 2025 publication indicates ongoing engagement with interdisciplinary applications of geospatial analysis in maritime safety compliance. Laboratory work likely involves VLF monitoring systems and ionospheric sounding equipment based on his published methodologies.

Krystallia Dimitriadouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Electricity
• Wind Energy Systems
• Remote Sensing
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Krystallia Dimitriadou is a Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Meteorology and Remote Sensing within the Wind Energy Systems Division. Her work significantly contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and climate action. Her research expertise spans atmospheric electricity phenomena, particularly focusing on corona discharges, lightning processes, and thunderstorm physics. She combines these interests with wind energy applications through remote sensing technologies and atmospheric modeling. Her work bridges fundamental atmospheric science with practical wind energy resource assessment. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in applying space-based observations (particularly ASIM - Atmosphere-Space Interaction Monitor) to study electrical processes in thunderstorms, while simultaneously advancing offshore wind field characterization using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology. This dual focus connects upper atmospheric physics with renewable energy applications. Scientific Awards: Danish Meteorological Society (DAMS) travel grant (2023) ESA travel grant (2023) Otto Mønsted travel grant (2019 and 2023) Student travel grant - AGU Fall Meeting (2019) Dimitriadou serves as Principal Investigator for the DigiWind project (2024-2027) and Project Manager for both the Thunderbolt and ESA WAII projects, demonstrating significant leadership in securing research funding. Her projects focus on wind energy systems, atmospheric flow integration, and artificial intelligence applications for wind assessment. She has been actively involved in European collaborative research initiatives including the LIKE project. Her work connects with international research networks through collaborations with the European Space Agency and participation in global atmospheric electricity research communities, particularly in the study of thunderstorm-related phenomena and their applications to wind energy systems.

• Fast Radio Bursts
• Magnetars
• Gamma-Ray Bursts
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Ben T Margalit is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on transient high-energy astrophysical phenomena, particularly Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) , Magnetars , and Gamma-Ray Bursts , with a strong emphasis on Neutron Star Mergers and Supernovae . He leverages multi-wavelength observations (radio, X-ray) and computational modeling to study emission mechanisms and cosmic environments. Projects: Accurately Modeling Emission from Fast, Mildly-Relativistic Transients (NSF-funded, 2025–2028) Not so heavy metal: an enhanced rate of SLSNe at Cosmic Noon (Research Corporation-funded, 2025–2026) Research Trends: His recent work (2023–2024) bridges Radio Astronomy and X-Ray Astronomy , with articles exploring FRB host galaxies, synchrotron shocks, and connections to Star Formation and Galaxy Evolution . He utilizes facilities like CHIME and the Very Large Array to probe transient phenomena. Collaboration Network: Active in international collaborations with institutions contributing to CHIME/FRB discoveries and radio/X-ray cross-survey projects.

Caitano L. da Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Space Sciences
• Geophysics
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Caitano L. da Silva serves as Associate Professor of Physics at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech), affiliated with the Department of Physics and Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research. His work bridges atmospheric sciences, space physics, and plasma dynamics with experimental and computational approaches. His research centers on atmospheric and space electricity phenomena, including thunderstorm effects on near-Earth space, lightning physics, electrical discharge plasma modeling, and space plasma wave analysis. Key interests involve narrow bipolar events, sprite dynamics, X-ray/gamma-ray emissions from lightning, and computational tools for geophysical data interpretation. His team investigates high-energy atmospheric processes through laboratory experiments and field measurements. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal dominant trends in lightning initiation mechanisms, runaway electron production, and electromagnetic wave propagation. Work frequently combines neuromorphic sensors, Geant4 simulations, and 3D interferometry to study high-energy radiation from leaders and sprite current-morphology relationships. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between plasma physics and atmospheric electricity. Dr. da Silva leads an active research group at Langmuir Laboratory, mentoring students evidenced by underlined co-authorships in publications. His team collaborates internationally on projects involving rocket-triggered lightning experiments, narrow bipolar event analysis, and ionospheric disturbance studies. The NY Times featured his 2023 research on lightning-related space phenomena.

Ningyu Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Discharge Physics
• Ionospheric Physics
• Radio Science
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Ningyu Liu is a Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), with a joint appointment in the Space Science Center at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS). His research focuses on plasma discharge physics, ionospheric physics, radio science, and remote sensing, particularly studying electrical discharges like lightning, jets, and sprites, and their effects on near-Earth space environments. Education: Ph.D., Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania State University M.S., Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University B.S., Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University Research Interests: Electromagnetics, High-Performance Computing, Numerical Analysis Plasma Discharge Dynamics, Radio & Optical Instrumentation Computational Electrodynamics, Numerical Simulation Tools His work emphasizes developing simulation tools and instruments to study lightning initiation, sprite formation, and space-environment interactions. Publications in top journals like Science Advances , Physical Review Letters , and Geophysical Research Letters highlight his contributions. Students have won awards for their research, and his group collaborates with diverse international teams. Media coverage includes Washington Post , BBC , and Popular Science . Advising and Grants: Guides students in experimental design and data analysis Secures funding for interdisciplinary projects (details not specified) Labs/Teams: Member of UNH’s Space Science Center Collaborates with institutions like LOFAR (Low-Frequency Array) and the Long Wavelength Array (LWA)

Hamid K. Rassoulمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Space Plasma Physics
• High-voltage/High-current Electromagnetics
• Planetary Lightning
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Hamid K. Rassoul is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace, Physics, and Space Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). He has nearly four decades of experience in teaching, research, and administration, including a 12-year tenure as Dean of the College of Sciences. Rassoul leads the Geospace Physics Laboratory (GPL), which focuses on atmospheric electricity, lightning research, and high-energy radiation phenomena. Research Focus: Space plasma physics, terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs), transient luminous events (TLEs), electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), and cosmic rays modulation. Leadership: Former Dean of the College of Sciences at FIT and mentor to dozens of faculty members. Collaborations: Partnerships with the University of Florida at the ICLRT Camp Blanding facility and NASA's Kennedy Space Center. His research group operates the Melbourne Lightning Observatory and employs balloon-borne instrumentation for gamma-ray glow detection. Over his career, Rassoul has secured $26 million in federal research funding and authored over 240 publications. The group's 2019-2025 publications highlight advancements in understanding X-ray emissions in rocket-triggered lightning, dark lightning mechanisms, and the ionospheric impacts of sprite halos. Key methodologies include high-speed video observations, 3D streamer modeling, and satellite data integration via the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM).

• Astronomical Sciences
• Cosmology
• Astrophysics
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Prof. Jeff Cooke is a Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies. He leads research in high-redshift galaxies, supernovae, fast transients, and gravitational waves. As a Chief Investigator at OzGrav and Associate Investigator at ASTRO-3D, he explores cosmic reionization, galaxy evolution, and transient phenomena. His work includes detecting Lyman continuum galaxies and pioneering techniques for super-luminous supernova studies. He chairs the Deeper, Wider, Faster (DWF) program to detect fast transients like FRBs and gravitational wave counterparts using global telescope networks. Professional activities include committee roles in SATCON, Keck Observatory, and international conferences. Awards include ARC Future Fellowship (2013) and multiple Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Awards. He supervises PhD students on topics like host galaxy studies and AI-driven transient detection. Key grants include ARC funding for DWF and Keck Wide-Field Imager development. His lab collaborations span over 30 institutions globally. Research focuses on multiwavelength surveys, real-time data analysis, and cosmic baryon distribution studies via FLIMFLAM. His expertise bridges observational astronomy, instrumentation, and computational methods to address fundamental questions in astrophysics and cosmology.