Physics and Astronomy

I am an observational astrophysicist currently working in the areas of star and planet formation and extrasolar planets. My primary aim in this work is to understand how planets such as the Earth formed.

Further details of my research projects can be found at my astrophysics home page.

 
Education and Employment
  • 2000 onwards: Norman Lockyer Professor of Astrophysics, University of Exeter
  • 1999 - 2000: Professor of Astrophysics, Keele University
  • 1998 - 1999: Reader in Astrophysics, Keele University
  • 1991 - 1997: Lecturer in Astrophysics, Keele University
  • 1989 - 1991: SERC post-doc in X-ray astronomy group, Cambridge University
  • 1988 - 1989: European Space Agency research fellow, VILSPA, Madrid
  • 1984 - 1987: Doctorate in Astrophysics, Oxford University
  • 1981 - 1984: First degree in Physics, Oxford University
Other posts held
  • 2021 - 2023: Director of Education, Physics, University of Exeter
  • 2007 - 2012: Head of Physics, University of Exeter
  • 2000 - 2007: Head of Astrophysics, University of Exeter
  • 1994 - 2000: PPARC advanced fellow
Memberships
  • Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
  • Member of the International Astronomical Union.

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