جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Siegfried Egglمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Astrodynamics
• Planetary Defense
• Celestial Navigation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Siegfried Eggl is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , with additional affiliations as an Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Astronomy (2022–present) and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) (2021–present). His research bridges astrodynamics, planetary defense, and celestial navigation, focusing on spacecraft trajectory optimization, asteroid deflection, and autonomous navigation systems. Education: B.S., Astrophysics, University of Vienna (2005) M.S., Astrophysics, University of Vienna (2008) M.S., Computational Physics, University of Vienna (2009) Ph.D., Astrophysics, University of Vienna (2013) Research Interests: Eggl investigates astrodynamics for planetary defense, including momentum transfer in asteroid impacts (e.g., NASA’s DART mission). He develops algorithms for celestial navigation using variable stars and studies space domain awareness to address satellite constellation interference. His work also explores dynamical systems in binary star environments and computation/data-driven approaches to orbital mechanics. Recent Publications highlight advancements in planetary defense simulations , celestial navigation algorithms , and asteroid impact dynamics . Topics include state transition matrix computation , ejecta momentum analysis , and binary asteroid system modeling . Scientific Awards: LSST Architect Award (2021) Space Foundation 2023 Space Achievement Award (DART Team) AIAA Award for Engineering Excellence (DART Team, 2023) Asteroid 2000 GT167 named 'Eggl' (2023) 2024 Engineering Council Outstanding Advisors Best paper award at AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference (2024) Eggl contributes to professional societies such as the AIAA , American Astronomical Society (Division on Dynamical Astronomy) , and International Astronomical Union , where he co-leads the Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky. His APEX research group at UIUC focuses on planetary defense and astrodynamics.

Kaitlin Kratterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Computational Astrophysics
• Star Formation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kaitlin Kratter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona, with affiliations in the Theoretical Astrophysics Program and the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Applied Mathematics (GIDP). She conducts research in theoretical and computational astrophysics, focusing on the formation and evolution of stars and planetary systems. Her research interests include star and planet formation, binary star systems, accretion disk dynamics, and n-body interactions. She employs both analytical models and large-scale numerical simulations, often utilizing the university's high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. A key focus of her current work is the intersection of planet and binary star formation, particularly in circumbinary environments. Dr. Kratter is an active researcher with significant recognition, including the prestigious Hubble Fellowship. She collaborates with observational astronomers to identify extreme mass ratio binaries and young multiple star systems, bridging theory and observation. Scientific Awards: Hubble Fellowship (2012) Ontario Graduate Fellowship (2010) Connaught Fellowship (2005–2009) Phi Beta Kappa (member) Professional Affiliations: American Astronomical Society Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Applied Mathematics (GIDP), University of Arizona Theoretical Astrophysics Program, University of Arizona She advises graduate students and is involved in training the next generation of astrophysicists, though specific advisees are not listed. Her work is supported by institutional research infrastructure, including access to HPC facilities and telescope networks through Steward Observatory. Dr. Kratter is based in office N328 and can be reached at kkratter@arizona.edu. She maintains a personal website at http://lavinia.as.arizona.edu/~kkratter .

• General Relativity
• Quantum Field Theory
• Black Hole Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eleni Alexandra Kontou is a Lecturer in Mathematics Education with a primary affiliation in Theoretical Physics. Her work bridges mathematical formalism and gravitational physics, focusing on energy conditions, black hole thermodynamics, and quantum field theory in curved spacetime. She actively contributes to research in singularity theorems, wormhole stability, and semiclassical gravity. Current research areas include General Relativity , Quantum Field Theory , and Black Hole Physics . Key contributions involve Quantum Energy Inequalities , Hawking Radiation , and Effective Field Theory applications. Her publications address causal structure , cosmological models , and dimensional compactification effects . Recent work analyzes energy conditions in large N CFTs, wormhole stability, and gravitational microlensing phenomena. She collaborates internationally and maintains an ORCID profile with 7 citations.

Luke Zoltan Kelleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Multi-messenger Astrophysics
• Gravitational Waves
• Massive Black Hole Binaries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Luke Zoltan Kelley is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley . He holds a PhD from Harvard University (2018) and previously served as a Lindheimer Prize Postdoctoral Fellow (Northwestern University) and Cottrell Fellow (CIERA). His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics at the intersection of gravitational waves and cosmological environments, particularly using pulsar timing arrays (PTAs) to study massive black hole binaries (MBHBs). He chairs the Astrophysics Working Group in the NANOGrav Pulsar Timing Array collaboration. Research Interests: Multi-messenger astrophysics, low-frequency gravitational waves from MBHBs, stellar tidal disruption events, active galactic nuclei dynamics, and LISA mission science. He also develops software tools like kalepy and holodeck for analyzing gravitational wave signals and simulating MBHB populations. Key Achievements: Lead author on 13 papers including breakthroughs in Pulsar Timing Array analysis Advises 15 student-led studies on MBHB dynamics and gravitational wave detection Recipient of prestigious postdoctoral fellowships (Cottrell, Lindheimer) Publications: Over 87 papers with 8,926 total citations. Recent work includes detecting gravitational wave signals in NANOGrav data and modeling MBHB evolution in cosmological simulations. Labs/Teams: Leads the NANOGrav Astrophysics Working Group and collaborates with teams at NASA, CERN, and international observatories.

Kate Folletteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Exoplanet detection
• Adaptive optics
• Circumstellar disks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kate Follette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Amherst College, where she conducts cutting-edge research in exoplanet detection and STEM education. She serves on the NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (2024-2026) and the NASA Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group Executive Committee (2023-2025), demonstrating her leadership in the astronomical community. Ph.D. in Astronomy, University of Arizona (2014) M.S. in Astronomy, University of Arizona (2010) B.A. in Physics and Japanese Studies, Middlebury College (2004) Dr. Follette's research focuses on using adaptive optics technology to detect young exoplanets and circumstellar disks through direct imaging techniques. Her work pushes the boundaries of telescope and image processing technology to isolate light from planets that are millions of times fainter than their host stars. She also leads an education research lab that studies the role of mathematics across science curricula, with particular interest in improving students' quantitative reasoning skills and addressing math anxiety. Her publication record shows a strong focus on direct imaging of protoplanets, with numerous papers on the AB Aurigae system and the Giant Accreting Protoplanet Survey (GAPlanetS). Her work spans observational techniques, data analysis methodologies, and the physical interpretation of circumstellar environments where planets form. Scialog: Signatures of Life in the Universe Fellow (2022-24) Cottrell Scholar (2022-25) Amherst College Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellow (2022-24) NASA Sagan Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016) Dr. Follette actively contributes to the professional development of early-career scientists through her role as Chair of the American Astronomical Society Task Force on Early Career Engagement (2022-2024) and as a member of the National Numeracy Network Board of Directors (2014-present). Her educational research has developed assessment tools like the Quantitative Reasoning for College Science (QuaRCS) to measure and improve students' numeracy skills in science contexts.

David Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Exoplanets
• Planets in multiple-star systems
• Stellar populations and fundamental parameters
• +۹ مورد دیگر

David Martin is an Australian astrophysicist and Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy at Tufts University. He focuses on understanding planetary and stellar formation and evolution, particularly in multi-star systems. His research combines observational astrophysics with theoretical modeling, covering celestial mechanics, evolved stellar systems (e.g., white dwarfs, black holes), and stellar flares. Education: PhD in Astrophysics, University of Geneva (2017) Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours, Monash University (2012) Research Interests: His work spans exoplanets in complex stellar environments, stellar activity, and the Kozai-Lidov effect. He emphasizes an 'end-to-end' approach, designing observational programs and developing models to explain findings. Recent efforts include studies on circumbinary planets and tidal physics. Awards: Recognized as one of Astronomy Magazine's '25 Rising Stars in Astronomy' Teaching & Mentorship: He teaches courses like AST-191 (Exoplanets and Their Orbits) and has mentored nine students. Committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse academic environment.

Christian Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Growth of supermassive black holes
• Accretion discs
• Wide-field sky surveys
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

Roman Rafikovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• exoplanets
• planet formation and dynamics
• astrophysical fluid dynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roman Rafikov is Professor of Astrophysics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) within the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. He has held this position since 2021, after serving as Reader in Astrophysics (2018-2021) and University Lecturer in Astrophysics (2016-2018) at DAMTP. Prior to his Cambridge appointments, he was Assistant Professor at Princeton University (2007-2015) and the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Toronto (2005-2007). He was also a Visiting Faculty Member at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (2015-2016). Rafikov's research focuses on exoplanets (around single and binary stars; young, main sequence, and evolved stars), planet formation and dynamics, astrophysical fluid dynamics, accretion disks (protoplanetary, disks in binaries, quasars), N-body and galactic dynamics, and high-energy astrophysics. His work spans theoretical modeling of planetary systems, fluid dynamics in astrophysical contexts, and gravitational wave sources. He is a member of the Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics research group at DAMTP. Rafikov's recent publications demonstrate his expertise in planet-disk interactions, protoplanetary and circumbinary disk structures, gravitational wave sources in stellar clusters, and the dynamics of compact object binaries. His research combines theoretical modeling with observational constraints, particularly using data from instruments like ALMA. His work has significant implications for understanding planet formation mechanisms and the evolution of binary systems that produce gravitational waves detectable by LIGO/Virgo. Rafikov maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and has contributed to numerous studies in leading astrophysical journals including The Astrophysical Journal and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Rebecca G. Martinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Accretion Theory
• Protoplanetary Discs
• Planet Formation in Binaries
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rebecca G. Martin serves as an Associate Professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Previously, she held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships including a Sagan Fellowship at JILA, University of Colorado, Boulder for three years and a Giacconi Fellowship at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore for three years. Her academic journey began with a PhD completed in 2009 at the University of Cambridge, UK, under the supervision of Professor Jim Pringle. Her educational background includes doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge, where she developed expertise in theoretical astrophysics with a focus on accretion disc theory. Prior to her PhD, though specific details aren't provided in the text, she would have completed undergraduate and possibly master's level studies in physics or astronomy that prepared her for advanced research in astrophysical dynamics. Dr. Martin's research centers on theoretical astrophysics, particularly examining how star and planetary systems form and why supermassive black holes grow in galactic centers. She employs both analytic and numerical methods in gas dynamics to investigate these processes. Her work spans several key areas including accretion theory , where she studies angular momentum transport in discs from planetary to galactic scales; protoplanetary discs , focusing on dead zones and gravo-magneto disc instabilities that explain FU Orionis outbursts; planet formation in binary systems , investigating how misaligned discs undergo Kozai-Lidov oscillations; and Be/X-ray binaries , where she explains Type II X-ray outbursts through disc eccentricity driven by Kozai-Lidov mechanisms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on disc dynamics across various astrophysical contexts. Her work increasingly addresses complex multi-body systems including triple star configurations and polar-aligned circumbinary structures. The research demonstrates strong theoretical foundations with practical applications to observed astronomical phenomena, particularly in explaining unusual orbital configurations and outburst mechanisms. Recent publications show growing interest in gravitational wave sources through black hole binary mergers and applications to newly discovered exoplanet systems with unusual orbital geometries. Sagan Fellow at JILA, University of Colorado, Boulder Giacconi Fellow at Space Telescope Science Institute Dr. Martin's research program has been supported by prestigious fellowships that recognize exceptional promise in astronomical research. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with observational astronomy, contributing significantly to our understanding of disc dynamics across multiple scales. While specific grant details aren't provided, her extensive publication record in high-impact journals suggests substantial research funding supporting her theoretical investigations. She contributes to the academic community through her research mentorship, though specific student advising details aren't mentioned in the provided text. Her research appears to be conducted primarily through theoretical modeling and computational analysis rather than laboratory-based work. She collaborates extensively with researchers including Stephen H. Lubow, with whom she has numerous co-authored publications addressing disc dynamics across various astrophysical contexts. Her work connects with broader research communities studying exoplanet formation, binary star systems, and high-energy astrophysical phenomena.

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Planetary Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexandre Correia is an Associate Professor at the Universidade de Coimbra's Departamento de Física, specializing in planetary dynamics and exoplanetary systems. His research focuses on celestial mechanics, tidal evolution, and the detection of exoplanets. He holds a Doctorate in Astrophysique et Techniques Spatiales from Université Paris Diderot and an Agregação in Physics from Universidade de Aveiro. Key professional roles include leading projects like PHOBOS (exploring Phobos' composition) and MWGaiaDN (Galactic structure studies). He has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, contributing significantly to understanding planetary formation and stability. His work spans over 136 publications, emphasizing dynamics of multi-planet systems, tidal effects, and resonant chains. Collaborations include international teams using facilities like CHEOPS, TESS, and SOPHIE. Notable achievements include simulating planetary systems with tools like RheoVolution and TIDYMESS, and discovering circumbinary planets.

• Planet Formation
• Protoplanetary Disks
• Radio Interferometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ian Czekala is a Lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews, UK. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department and Institute for Computational and Data Sciences at Pennsylvania State University (USA). His research focuses on planet formation, protoplanetary disks, and advanced observational techniques such as radio interferometry and machine learning-driven data analysis. He leads the Czekala Group, which develops imaging algorithms for facilities like ALMA. Research interests include: Planet Formation Mechanisms Circumbinary Disk Dynamics High-Resolution Spectroscopic Techniques Statistical Methods in Astrophysics Notable work includes a NRAO press release on planet formation in circumbinary systems and featured research in Penn State's Science Journal. His group maintains an active publication record accessible via their website.

Christoph Schäferمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Physics
• High Performance Computing
• Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christoph Schäfer is a German astrophysicist at the University of Tübingen, affiliated with the Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics and its Computational Physics department. His work focuses on numerical particle methods, particularly Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), to model planetary formation, collisions, and protoplanetary disc dynamics. University of Tübingen, Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Computational Physics Expert in SPH simulations, high-performance computing, and planet formation Developed the miluph and miluphcuda SPH codes Dr. Schäfer's research spans impact physics, binary star systems, and dust dynamics. His work has been applied to missions like DART and includes modeling Mercury's formation, circumbinary disc interactions, and collisional dust production. He teaches computational astrophysics, numerical methods, and advanced astronomy courses, with a strong emphasis on hands-on programming exercises. His lab ( Numerical Particle Methods Group ) develops GPU-optimized simulation tools, and he has contributed to comparative studies of disc-planet interactions and small body dynamics in the solar system. He maintains an ORCID profile and is recognized in the astronomical community via the asteroid (5364) Christophschafer , discovered in 1980. Contact: ch.schaefer@uni-tuebingen.de (professional) or cm.schaefer@gmail.com (private).

Thomas Taurisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Compact Objects
• Neutron Stars
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Tauris is a Professor in the Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University, within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics, particularly compact objects, gravitational waves, and binary star evolution. He maintains an active research group and collaborates internationally, including with the Max-Planck-Institute for Radio Astronomy in Bonn. PhD in Astrophysics, Aarhus University (1997) Dr. rer.nat.habil in Astrophysics, University of Bonn (2015) His research interests span neutron stars, black holes, white dwarfs, X-ray binaries, millisecond pulsars, supernovae, and stellar evolution in binary systems. He is particularly known for modeling the formation and evolution of compact binaries and their role as gravitational wave sources. His work bridges theoretical modeling with observational astrophysics, especially in multi-messenger contexts. The recent articles highlight trends in neutron star and black hole formation, pulsar-binary systems, gravitational wave progenitors, and supernova mechanisms. Key themes include mass-gap objects, natal kicks, kilonovae, and binary evolution in low-metallicity environments. His 2023 textbook Physics of Binary Star Evolution (with Ed van den Heuvel) is a major contribution to the field. He has supervised numerous PhD, MSc, and BSc students, with recent advisees working on topics such as merging neutron stars, recycled pulsars, and ultra-luminous X-ray binaries. He teaches courses in astrophysics, mechanics, and physics of compact objects. Thomas Tauris leads a research group focused on compact objects and has hosted postdoctoral researchers from institutions in China. He is involved in major collaborative efforts such as the Einstein Telescope and LISA science consortia, contributing to the future of gravitational wave astrophysics.

Manuela Campanelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Relativity
• Computational Astrophysics
• Gravitational Wave Astronomy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuela Campanelli is a Distinguished Professor of Astrophysics and John Vouros Endowed Professor at RIT, directing the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG). Her research focuses on numerical relativity, black hole mergers, and gravitational wave astronomy, with landmark contributions including the first successful binary black hole simulations (2005) and discoveries of supermassive black hole recoils (2007). She leads projects modeling binary neutron stars and supermassive black hole binaries' electromagnetic emissions, contributing to LIGO collaborations. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Bern (Switzerland) Research Interests: Her work combines computational astrophysics with relativistic phenomena, emphasizing gravitational waves and multi-messenger signals. Recent projects explore accretion disk dynamics around merging black holes and magnetohydrodynamics simulations of relativistic jets. Professional Highlights: Recipient of Marie Curie Fellowship (1998) Fellow of the APS (2009) and ISGR (2019) Recipient of the Richard Isaacson Award (2024) Mentioned in Kip Thorne's 2017 Nobel Lecture Grants & Funding: Leads NSF-funded projects totaling over $2M, including studies on supermassive black hole mergers and neutron star dynamics. Collaborates on computing infrastructure for multi-messenger astrophysics. Labs & Teams: Directs CCRG, a hub for computational relativity and gravitation research, and participates in the Astrophysics and Space Sciences Institute for Research Excellence (ASPIRE).

Andrew Youdinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Planet Formation
• Exoplanets
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Youdin is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy and an Astronomer at Steward Observatory, University of Arizona. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2003. His research focuses on Theoretical Astrophysics, Planet Formation, Exoplanets (statistics, dynamics, and atmospheres), Accretion Disks, Kuiper Belt objects, and Hydrodynamics and Turbulence. He has made significant contributions to understanding planetesimal formation via mechanisms like the streaming instability , which has transformed modern theories of planetary system formation. Theoretical Astrophysics Planet Formation Exoplanets Accretion Disks Kuiper Belt objects Hydrodynamics and Turbulence His publications span topics such as metallicity-driven planetesimal formation, gravitational instability in giant planet formation, exoplanet census methods, and disk dynamics. He employs analytic derivations, statistical analysis, and numerical simulations in his work. Contact: youdin@arizona.edu | Office: N418, 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ 85721-0065 | Phone: (520) 626-4731.