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Justin Spilker is an Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Texas A&M University since 2022. He completed his PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics in 2017 at the University of Arizona under the supervision of Dr. Dan Marrone. His research focuses on galaxy evolution, particularly the processes that govern the formation and quenching of stars in galaxies. After his PhD, he held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships as a NASA Hubble Fellow and a Harlan J. Smith Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin from 2017 to 2022. Justin is a multiwavelength observational astrophysicist with interests spanning various aspects of how galaxies form and evolve. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is an avid cyclist who enjoys logging about 3000 miles a year, balancing his love for astrophysics with his passion for cycling. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, he attended Iowa State University for his undergraduate studies before finding his true calling in astrophysics.
Texas A&M University • College Station, TX
Teaching and conducting research in the field of astronomy.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.