Stuart M. Jefferies | Professor of Astronomy

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Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 (404) 413-6017 Office: Suite 608, 25 Park Place, Atlanta Mailing Address: Department of Physics and Astronomy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303

Positions

Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Georgia State University
Associate Scientist, University of Rome, Tor Vergata

Education

1983, Ph.D. - University of London and Diploma of Imperial College
- The Nuclear Reactor Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Thesis: "Characterization of thermal and epithermal neutron spectra"
1979, B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics - Liverpool University

Research & Publications

Pioneer of multiframe blind deconvolution and time-distance helioseismology with 40 years of experience in helioseismology. Over 20 years of experience building instruments and 30+ years running experiments in Antarctica. Interested in developing the next generation of extremely large optical telescopes.

Professor Jefferies' research focuses on:

Helioseismology and solar physics (40 years experience)
High-resolution imaging through atmospheric turbulence
Space domain awareness and satellite imaging
Image restoration and reconstruction algorithms (pioneer of multiframe blind deconvolution)
Instrument development and field deployments
Next generation extremely large optical telescopes

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