Moritz Meyer zu Westram | Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Moritz Meyer zu Westram | Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Experienced physicist specializing in astronomy, with expertise in exomoon simulations and toroidal exospheres. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Bern, building on M.Sc. research on exoplanet atmospheres. Contributed to publications and conference proceedings on exomoon phase curves and closed orbits for near-Earth objects. Skilled in Python programming and proficient in LaTeX. Prior roles include research and scientific assistant positions at esteemed institutes. Fluent in German and proficient in English. Dedicated to advancing knowledge in theoretical physics and contributing to the understanding of celestial phenomena.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

Education šŸŽ“

PhD in Physics with special qualification in Astronomy, University of Bern, Sep. 2023 – Present, Master of Science in Theoretical Physics, University of Bern, Sep. 2021 – June 2023 Thesis: “Exomoon Simulations of Toroidal Exospheres”, Bachelor of Science in Physics, University of Bern, Sep. 2018 – Nov. 2021 Thesis: “Metrics in the Space of Keplerian Orbit Elements”, German A-levels (Abitur), Gymnasium Melle, Aug. 2016 – June 2018

Work Experience šŸ’¼

  • Research Assistant, Astronomical Institute, University of Bern, Aug. 2020 – Present
  • Scientific Assistant, Physics Institute, University of Bern, Sep. 2022 – June 2023

Skills šŸ› ļø

Languages:

  • German (mother tongue)
  • English (proficient)

Programming, Scripting & Others:

  • Python (proficient)
  • C (basic)
  • LaTeX (proficient)

 

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

    1. Title: Exomoon Phase Curves: Toroidal Exosphere Simulations of Exo-Ios Orbiting 8 Exoplanets in Alkali Spectroscopy
      • Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets
      • Publication Date: March 2024
      • DOI: 10.1029/2023JE007935
      • Contributors: M. Meyer zu Westram; A. V. Oza; A. Galli
    1. Title: Exo-Io Simulations of Toroidal Exospheres
    1. Title: Metrics on Space of Closed Orbits for Near-Earth Objects Identification
      • Journal: Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy
      • DOI: 10.1007/s10569-023-10165-0
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