Steward Observatory Welcomes Dr. Antranik Sefilian as a 2024 51 Pegasi b Fellow
Congratulations to Dr. Antranik Sefilian, who will be joining Steward Observatory as a 2024 51 Pegasi b Fellow, mentored by Department of Astronomy Associate Professor Kaitlin Kratter. During his time at Steward Observatory, Sefilian will be decoding the gravitational interplay between planets, and the remnants of their formation, to illuminate the dynamics that sculpt planetary systems. “We are really excited to host Dr. Sefilian here in Arizona, as he will bring together multiple research groups,” Kratter says. “His theoretical work on debris-disks links those of us who study disk dynamics with our colleagues at the forefront of observational science with JWST.
Peculiar Orbits and Distant Particles
In the story of planet formation, debris disks stand as enduring relics. These expansive rings of rubble offer astronomers a window into each tumultuous chapter of planetary systems’ formation. By probing these reservoirs of cosmic clues, Sefilian reveals...
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