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Staff Scientist II, Sci Sup
David French headshot

David is a Postdoctoral Fellow at STScI. He obtained his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2018.

His research focuses on the distribution and kinematics of circumgalactic gas, with particular emphasis on the relationship between galaxies and their surroundings.

Education:

PhD in Astronomy, University of Wisconsin, Madison

MA in Astronomy, University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA in Physics and Astronomy, Carleton College

 

Research Topics: Local Group Galaxies, Galaxy Formation and Evolution, Interstellar Medium, Intergalactic/circumgalactic medium, Other

 

Professional Websites:

Milky Way Halo Research Group @STScI

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