Jeremy Heyl

Jeremy Heyl is a Professor and Head in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of British Columbia. His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly in stellar and high-energy astrophysics, with topics including compact objects, stellar evolution, cosmology, dynamics, and strong-field QED. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Princeton University, a Master's from Cambridge University, and a Doctoral degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz. His academic career includes roles at the University of British Columbia, where he has been a Professor since 2013, and affiliations with various research groups and collaborations.

Jeremy Heyl is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia, specializing in High-energy Astrophysics. His research focuses on understanding cosmic phenomena through high-energy radiation, including X-ray emissions from compact objects such as neutron stars and black holes. He investigates the physical processes behind X-ray polarization, magnetar behavior, and the dynamics of extreme mass-ratio inspirals. His work also explores the implications of quantum electrodynamics (QED) in strong magnetic fields and the structure of accretion disks around black holes. Heyl's research contributes to the development of space missions like eXTP, which aim to advance X-ray timing and polarization studies.