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Dimitrios Psaltis
Faculty Affiliate, Black Hole Initiative; Professor of Astronomy and Physics
University of Arizona
Astronomy
Research Interests
Theoretical High Energy Astrophysics, General Relativity, Computational Astrophysics
Dr. Psaltis’ research focuses on the physics of neutron stars and black holes, the properties of magnetohydrodynamic turbulence in accretion flows, the testing of the theory of general relativity in the strong-field regime, and the physics responsible for the accelerating universe.
Professional Affiliations and Awards
- CAREER Award, 2008
- Academic Prize of the Bodossaki Foundation, 2005
- Harvard-Smithsonian CfA Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1997
- Jordan A. Asketh Fellowship, University of Illinois, 1997
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