UCLA Planet Formation Group
Hilke E. Schlichting
My research interests lie at the intersection of astrophysics and planetary sciences. In my work I combine exoplanet-research with the study of our Solar System and take advantage of this powerful synergy to develop a comprehensive understanding of planet formation. My group focuses on pioneering new theoretical models, which are motivated and guided by cutting-edge observations and geochemical measurements, with the goal of explaining the origin and diversity of exoplanets and placing the formation of our own Solar System into context. Ultimately, I would like to answer where we come from and why life evolved in the Universe where it did.
Research Interests
I am a Professor in Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences at UCLA and associate Dean for research for the Physical Sciences.
MY CONTACT:
Address:
Department of Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences
University of California, Los Angeles
595 Charles E. Young Dr. East
Los Angeles
CA 90095-1567
Email: hilke AT ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 825-5130
Office: 4644 Geology Building
Education:
PhD.: Astrophysics, Caltech 2009
Advisor: Re’em Sari
BA., M.S.,: Physics, University of
Cambridge, 2004
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Last Updated: Feb 2023
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