Regular biography
Eamonn Kerins is a Senior Lecturer in Astronomy at The University of Manchester, Department of Physics. His research focuses on the detection of cool exoplanets using microlensing and the study of exoplanet atmospheres through transmission spectroscopy. He also works on developing game-theory based strategies for the Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Kerins utilizes data from space missions such as Kepler, Hubble, and the James Webb Space Telescope, as well as ground-based optical and near-infrared telescopes. He is involved in simulations for the ESA Euclid and NASA Roman missions, which are set for launch in late 2026. Kerins is the ESA-appointed member of the Project Infrastructure Team for the Roman Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey and has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in astrophysics.
Scholar-generated biography
Eamonn Kerins is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, specializing in exoplanets and gravitational microlensing. His research focuses on detecting and characterizing exoplanets using microlensing techniques, particularly in the galactic bulge and disk. He has contributed to several key projects, including the VISTA Variables in the Via Lactea survey and the Euclid mission, which aim to study the Milky Way's structure and cold exoplanets. His work also includes analyzing microlensing events to infer planetary populations and properties, such as the detection of sub-Earth-mass moons and free-floating planets. Kerins' research emphasizes the use of space-based telescopes and ground-based surveys to explore the demographics and physical characteristics of exoplanetary systems.