Professor Dr. Brett Gladman

Biography

Brett Gladman is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Honours Physics from the University of Alberta in 1988, followed by a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy from Queen's University in 1990. He completed his Doctorate in Astronomy at Cornell University in 1996. His research interests include Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Planetary Sciences, with a specific focus on solar system formation and evolution. Gladman's work involves large-telescope observations of moons, comets, and asteroids, as well as numerical studies of planetary dynamics in extrasolar systems. He has held various prominent research positions, including Staff Scientist at CNRS in Nice, France, and has been a part of several prestigious research fellowships. He has been awarded the Canada Research Chair II in Planetary Astronomy and the Urey Prize from the Division of Planetary Sciences for his contributions to the field. Gladman is actively involved in supervising graduate students in both observational and theoretical projects related to planetary dynamics and the formation of the solar system.

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