As a Ph.D. candidate in astronomy at Columbia University, I am interested in what the phase curves of exoplanets can tell us about their atmospheres and other fundamental properties. Recently I have also explored the effects of axial rotation rate on the habitability of planets around other stars using the Goddard Institute for Space Studies' 3D global climate model ROCKE-3D. In the past I have worked at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on the development of observational simulations of future space telescopes, and have done theoretical work on a novel method of detecting exomoons as an undergraduate at the University of Washington.
I also enjoy scaring myself with horror films, trying new Belgian beers, and learning to play the lute.
I also like to give the occasional talk at Caveat, the nerdiest bar in NYC.
Contact
You can reach me by e-mail at jansent@astro.columbia.edu
Give my ego a boost by following me on Twitter! @astro_tiff
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