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Theoretical Astrophysics
About
Theoretical Astrophysics Program
In 1985, the University of Arizona consolidated its traditional and long-standing strength in astronomy and planetary sciences through an interdisciplinary program in theoretical astrophysics that includes the departments of Physics, Astronomy, Planetary Sciences (LPL), and Applied Mathematics Departments, as well as the National Optical Astronomy Observatory. The Theoretical Astrophysics Program (TAP) administers a Monday colloquium series, graduate student research and recruitment prizes, a postdoctoral fellowship, and a visitor program.
Faculty
Theoretical Astrophysics Faculty
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Erik Asphaug
Professor
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Joe Giacalone
Professor
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William Hubbard
Professor Emeritus
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Kristopher Klein
Associate Professor
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Jozsef Kota
Senior Research Scientist (Retired)
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Renu Malhotra
Louise Foucar Marshall Science Research Professor, Regents Professor
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Isamu Matsuyama
Professor
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Sukrit Ranjan
Assistant Professor
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Timothy Swindle
Professor Emeritus
Other Researchers
Theoretical Astrophysics Researchers
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Feng Long
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Sagan Fellow
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Fuda Nguyen
PTYS Graduate Student
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Eleonora Puzzoni
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Anna Taylor
PTYS Graduate Student
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Kathryn Volk
Research Scientist/Associate Staff Scientist
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Jada Walters
PTYS Graduate Student