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Andrew Buchan is a post-doctoral research fellow in the Astronomy Astrophysics group at the University of Warwick. He works under the supervision of Pier-Emmanuel Tremblay on using white dwarfs as cosmic laboratories to dissect planetary material, with the goal of uncovering the formation histories of rocky bodies in planetary systems. His research focuses on the interpretation of white dwarf pollution based on measured elemental abundances, specifically interested in deducing the geological history of rocky bodies and the implications for the understanding of seismic properties and atmospheric conditions of these planets. Andrew's work incorporates advanced techniques, including the use of the open-source code PyllutedWD, to model the atmospheres of white dwarfs, aiding in the accurate interpretation of results regarding the composition of extrasolar planets. With extensive publication credentials, his contributions significantly further the understanding of the characterisation and formation of exoplanets, particularly Earth-like planets, through the study of white dwarfs.
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