James (Jim) Fuller
James (Jim) Fuller
Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics
B.A., Whitman College, 2008; M.S., Cornell University, 2011; Ph.D., 2014. Visiting Associate, Caltech 2017; Assistant Professor, 2017-23; Professor, 2023-.
Research Interests: Theoretical astrophysics including stellar structure and evolution, binary stars, mass transfer, massive stars and supernovae, neutron stars and black holes, asteroseismology, stellar magnetism, planetary structure and evolution, planetary moons and tidal interactions
Overview
I am interested in theoretical astrophysics, especially stellar and planetary systems. Much of my work focuses on magnetohydrodynamical processes within stars and planets. Applications include binary stellar evolution, tidal interactions, stellar and planetary structure, stellar rotation, stellar magnetism, asteroseismology, eruptive transients, and supernovae.
Selected Awards
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, 2018
- Rose Hills Foundation Innovator Award, Caltech, 2017
- Division of Astrophysics Thesis Prize Finalist, 2014
- Astronomical Society of New York Graduate Student Prize, 2012
- Cranson W. and Edna B. Shelley Award for Outstanding Research, Cornell University, 2012
- Outstanding REU Research Award, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, 2007
Selected Awards
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, 2018
- Rose Hills Foundation Innovator Award, Caltech, 2017
- Division of Astrophysics Thesis Prize Finalist, 2014
- Astronomical Society of New York Graduate Student Prize, 2012
- Cranson W. and Edna B. Shelley Award for Outstanding Research, Cornell University, 2012
- Outstanding REU Research Award, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, University of Colorado, 2007
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Ph 136 abc. Applications of Classical Physics.
9 units (3-0-6); first, second, third terms, 2026-27.
Prerequisites: Ph 106 ab or equivalent.
Applications of classical physics to topics of interest in contemporary "macroscopic" physics. Continuum physics and classical field theory; elasticity and hydrodynamics; plasma physics; magnetohydrodynamics; thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; gravitation theory, including general relativity and cosmology; modern optics. Content will vary from year to year, depending on the instructor. An attempt will be made to organize the material so that the terms may be taken independently. Ph 136 a will focus on thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, random processes, and optics. Ph 136 b will focus on fluid dynamics, MHD, turbulence, and plasma physics. Ph 136 c will cover an introduction to general relativity. Given in alternate years.
Instructors: Chatziioannou, Fuller, Most
Instructors: Chatziioannou, Fuller, Most