Dr. Jeremy Heyl appointed Head, Physics and Astronomy
Dr. Jeremy Heyl, a leading expert on the dynamics of neutron stars and black holes, has been appointed Head of UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science. His term begins January 1, 2024.
Dr. Heyl - who served as Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Neutron Stars and Black Holes from 2003 to 2013 - focuses on high-energy astrophysics and understanding extreme astrophysical phenomena. That includes white dwarfs, black holes and neutron stars, galaxy formation, mergers and evolution, and the properties of materials in ultra-strong magnetic fields. His recent work has included leveraging James Webb Space Telescope data to study stars approximately 12,000 light-years away and searching for ancient planetary systems.
Please visit the Faculty of Science announcement to read more about the appointment.