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Konstantin Batygin is a Professor of Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science from UC Santa Cruz (2008), a Master of Science (2010), and a Ph.D. (2012) from Caltech. After serving as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2019 and a Van Nuys Page Scholar from 2017 to 2019, he was appointed as a full Professor. His primary research interests lie in planetary astrophysics, encompassing a broad range of topics related to the formation and evolution of the Solar System, the dynamical evolution of exoplanets, and the physical processes inherent in planetary interiors and atmospheres. Batygin is also involved in teaching various courses on planetary systems, focusing on current theoretical ideas and observations in planetary formation and dynamics. His extensive research work is reflected in numerous publications, and he actively engages in projects that investigate the complex interactions within planetary systems.
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