Shelley’s research focus on developing innovative astronomical instrumentation and observations using some of the world's largest optical telescopes. Shelley is the PI of the CASS Optical and Infrared Laboratory.
Jérôme is interested in developing high-angular resolution instrumentation, high-contrast imaging techniques and high-time resolution astronomy.
Andrea has previous experience in Cosmic Microwave Background data analysis and has a strong expertise in High Performance Computing and software development in Python, he joined the team to help develop the IRIS Data Reduction System.
Saavidra is interested in optical atmospheric turbulence characterisation and correction techniques for the purpose of astronomy. Currently, she is working on the pyramid wavefront sensor for the Gemini Planet Imager upgrade.
Aaron specializes in mechanical engineering and has a diverse background in complex fuel systems and aerospace. He is developing instrumentation for SETI, Keck, and TMT.
Nils graduated with a B.S. in Physics with a Astrophysics specialization at UC San Diego. He is working on developing IRIS simulations for TMT.
Maren is a 4th year grad student working on astronomical instrumentation with Keck Liger and PANOSETI. She is leading a study to explore the scaling relationships of local and distant star forming clumps.
Sanchit is a 3rd year graduate student from India interested in galaxy formation. Sanchit is using Keck KCWI data to explore the circumgalactic medium of distant quasar. He also has experience working on the Apollo Project.
James is a 2nd year graduate student working on instrumentation for PANOSETI and Keck Liger. He also is exploring science simulations for Liger and investigating Keck KCWI data sets.
Kalp is a 3rd year undergraduate student studying Structural Engineering with a Focus in Aerospace Structures. He is working on instrumentation for Liger on Keck Observatory.
Sonata is a 1st year undergraduate studying astrophysics and has been analyzing Hubble Space Telescope images studying the environments around distant quasars.