UA Science

You are here

Home > People > Faculty > Josh Eisner

Josh Eisner

Josh Eisner

Professor, Department of Astronomy, & Astronomer, Steward Observatory
Ph.D.
,
2005
,
California Institute of Technology
Phone: 
(520) 626-7645
Office: 
N414
Email: 
jeisner@arizona.edu
Personal website: 
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~jeisner/
Areas of Interest: 
Galactic Astronomy and Star Formation, Extrasolar planets, Astrobiology, Instrumentation

Dr. Eisner studies star and planet formation and develops instrumentation and techniques that enable observational probes of these processes. He is currently working to probe potential planet forming zones around young stars with a variety of novel techniques, including adaptive optics, infrared interferometry, millimeter-wave interferometry, and spectro-astrometry. Recent research highlights include the mapping of dust and gas in the terrestrial planet forming region around young stars, and the finding that most stars may lack sufficient material to build planetary systems like our own.

Professional Affiliations and Awards: 
  • Phi Beta Kappa, member
  • Miller Research Fellowship, University of California at Berkeley, 2005-2008
  • Michelson Graduate Fellowship, California Institute of Technology, 2002-2005
  • GBT Student Support Award, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 2003
  • Reed Fellowship, California Institute of Technology, 2000-2001
  • Michelson Summer Research Fellowship, California Institute of Technology, 1999
  • Hoopes Senior Thesis Prize, Harvard University, 1999
  • Leo Goldberg Astronomy Thesis Prize, Harvard University, 1998, 1999
  • NSF Summer Research Fellowship, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 1998
For the public
For Public

Public events include our Monday Night Lecture Series, world-reknowned Astronomy Camp and Mt Lemmon Sky Center.

More

For Students

A good place to start if you want to become an undergrad major or grad student, or need to find our schedule of classes.

More

 

For Scientists
For Scientists

Find telescopes and instruments, telescope time applications, staff and mountain contacts, and faculty and staff scientific interests.

More