Past Member
Martin Pessah
Affiliation
Natural Sciences
Field of study
Theoretical Astrophysics
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Martin Pessah is interested in a range of areas in theoretical astrophysics, including dust dynamics and planet formation, accretion flows feeding black holes, the dilute plasma permeating galaxy clusters, gravitational wave astrophysics and tidal disruption events.
Visits
Member
School of Natural Sciences
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Member
School of Natural Sciences
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Degrees
University of Arizona
Ph.D.
2007
University of Arizona
M.Sc.
2003
Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Licenciado en Astronomia
2000
Honors
2022-2019
Teaching Award, Theoretical Astrophysics, Niels Bohr Institute
2016, 2015
Teaching Award, Theoretical Astrophysics, Niels Bohr Institute
2009
Keck Fellowship, Institute for Advanced Study
2007
Outstanding University Student, Hispanic Alumni Association, UofA
2006
Graduate Research Paper Prize, Theoretical Astrophysics Program, UofA
2006
Jamieson Fellowship, Steward Observatory & College of Science, UofA
2004
Galileo Circle Scholarship, College of Science, UofA
2000
Fundacion Antorchas Scholarship, Fundacion Antorchas
2000
J.V. Gonzalez Prize, Highest Univ. Student Distinction, La Plata City Council
1999
Outstanding University Student Scholarship, Fundacion Antorchas
Appointments
Niels Bohr International Academy
2016
Deputy Director
Niels Bohr Institute
2023
Professor
Niels Bohr Institute
2015–2022
Professor MSO
Niels Bohr Institute
2013–2015
Associate Professor
Niels Bohr Institute
2010–2013
Assistant Professor
Institute for Advanced Study
2007–2010
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