Adam Kowalski
Assistant Professor
Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences • LASP

My research interests are solar and stellar astrophysics with a specialization in spectroscopy of optical and ultraviolet emission in stellar flares. I use state-of-the-art modeling codes combined with analysis of data from ground and space-based observatories (such as Hubble, IRIS, and the APO ARC 3.5m) to understand how the lower, dense stellar atmosphere (chromosphere and photosphere) is heated in response to the sudden release of magnetic energy during flares. I am also interested in developing new media for the dissemination of scientific results to the public and in establishing collaborations across disciplines.