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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Ay 123. Structure and Evolution of Stars.
9 units (3-0-6); first term, 2025-26.
Prerequisites: Ay 101; Ph 125 or equivalent (undergraduates).
Thermodynamics, equation of state, convection, opacity, radiative transfer, stellar atmospheres, nuclear reactions, and stellar models. Evolution of low- and high-mass stars, supernovae, and binary stars.
Instructor: Fuller
Instructor: Fuller
Ay 141 abc. Research Conference in Astronomy.
2 units (1-0-1); first, second, third terms, 2025-26.
Oral reports on current research in astronomy, providing students an opportunity for practice in the organization and presentation of technical material. A minimum of two presentations will be expected from each student each year. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in a public-level representation of the same material for posting to an outreach website. This course fulfills the option communication requirement and is required of all astronomy graduate students who have passed their qualifying exam. It is also recommended for astronomy seniors; non-seniors can attend but cannot take the course for credit. Graded pass/fail.
Instructors: Hillenbrand, Hallinan, Fuller
Instructors: Hillenbrand, Hallinan, Fuller