Main Research Interest
In-depth characterisation of explanetary systems, in terms of planet radii, masses and orbital architecture. Transiting planets offer unique insights into the true nature of alien worlds - building on the legacy from Kepler and TESS, we are ramping up for the PLATO mission which will deliver a homogeneous planet catalogue. Proper treatment of stellar activity is imperative for precise and accurate planet parameters - both for small, long-period planets and young planets around active stars.
Dr. Louise Nielsen
Staff Scientist & Fraunhofer-Schwarzschild Fellow
Exoplanet observations & modelling, precise radial velocities, planet interiors, stellar activity, young planets
Keith Baka
PhD Student
Transiting planets, radial velocity follow-up, stellar activity, preparing for PLATO
Benjamin Wechselberger
Master's Student
Modeling transits and radial velocity observations, Gaussian processes and stellar activity
Independent Fellows & External Members
Hannah Osborne
PhD Student
Internal structure of small planets, homogeneous analysis of planet masses, precise radial velocities