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Rory Barnes is a theorist at the Virtual Planetary Laboratory, focusing on the formation and evolution of habitable planets. His primary research interests include planets in habitable zones around low-mass stars, specifically examining how composition, orbital oscillations, and tidal processes influence planetary habitability. Barnes has worked extensively on the orbital evolution of giant exoplanets, revealing that multiple planet systems appear to be packed, indicating a more complex interaction between planets than previously understood. He is the editor of the book “Formation and Evolution of Exoplanets” published by Wiley-VCH, showcasing his expertise in this field. Additionally, Rory is a member of several key initiatives including the Astrobiology Program, SDSS-III MARVELS collaboration, APOSTLE survey of transiting exoplanets, and the N-Body Shop, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in exoplanet research.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Astronomy.
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