Fernandez, Rodrigo
[M] School of Natural Sciences
Field of Study: Astrophysics
Research Description: Rodrigo Fernandez is interested in theoretical astrophysics at the stellar scale. His research makes use of numerical simulations to gain insight into complex astrophysical systems. Currently, he works on the explosion mechanism of core-collapse supernovae, the X-ray emission from neutron stars, and the nuclear physics of compact object mergers.
Home Institution: Institute for Advanced Study
Funding provided by the National Science Foundation
| Type | Affiliation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| [M] | NatSci | 9/1/2009 | current |
Current Homepage: www.sns.ias.edu/~rafernan
| Degree | Year | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | 2009 | University of Toronto |
| Licenciado en Astronomia | 2003 | Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile |