Regular biography
Philip F. Hopkins is the Ira S. Bowen Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics in the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology. He holds a B.A. from Princeton University, an M.A. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. He has served as Assistant Professor at Caltech from 2013 to 2016, as Associate Professor from 2016 to 2017, as Professor from 2017 to 2022, and as Bowen Professor since 2022. His research focuses on physics and astronomy.
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Philip Hopkins is a Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology, specializing in theoretical astrophysics, astronomy, and cosmology, with a focus on galaxy, star, and planet formation. His research explores the co-evolution of galaxies, black holes, and active galactic nuclei, emphasizing the role of stellar feedback in shaping galaxy formation. He has contributed to major observational surveys like CANDELS and developed advanced numerical methods for simulating astrophysical processes. His work addresses key questions about galaxy mergers, quasar activity, and the interplay between dark matter and baryonic processes in the universe.