About Me
Professional Interests - Astronomy and AstrophysicsResearch Focus: Extrasolar Planets and Brown Dwarfs.
My research asks a fundamental question: how do planets and substellar objects form and evolve, and what shapes their observed diversity today? I address this by developing theoretical frameworks for understanding atmospheres across a broad mass range, from brown dwarfs and giant exoplanets to sub-Neptunes and terrestrial worlds. I am a leader in exoplanet atmosphere and interior theory, and have built state-of-the-art models, including PICASO and the Sonora atmospheric and evolutionary model grids, to connect atmospheric spectra with the physical conditions, interiors, and long-term evolution of exoplanets and brown dwarfs. I also bring deep expertise in observational studies of exoplanet atmospheres, using optical/infrared spectroscopy from space-based observatories such as JWST/HST and ground-based facilities such as Gemini. By combining theory, modeling, and observations, I seek to unravel the physical, chemical, and geological processes that govern these worlds, reveal the mechanisms that shape planetary origins and diversity, and assess their potential for habitability.
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Send me an email at "smukhe50@asu.edu"