Astrophysics & Space Science Theory Group

Introduction

Members within the Astrophysics and Space Science Theory Group (ASSTG) conduct research in a variety of areas with current research topics including complex (dusty) plasmas, protoplanetary / protostellar evolution, grain charging in dense and tenuous dusty plasmas, grain coagulation in nebular clouds, ordered grain lattice formation within dusty plasmas and wave propagation through ordered and disordered dusty plasmas.

Current Funded Research

• IonWake
• PK-4
• Lunar Dust
• Chondrule Rims
• Dust as diagnostic

Group Members

Dr. Truell Hyde Dr. Lorin Matthews Dr. Augusto Carballido Dr. Chuchu Xiang Dr. Jeremy Smallwood

Current Graduate Students

Alexandria Mendoza Katrina Vermillion

Research Articles

Numerical Facilities

• CASPER Simulation Codes
• High Performance and Research Computing Center (KODIAK)