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Scott Anderson’s current research interests focus on observational studies of accretion-driven phenomena, quasars, and compact binaries. He is actively involved in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) as a co-Principal Investigator (with P. Green from the Center for Astrophysics) for the Time Domain Spectroscopic Survey and serves as the Program Head for the Black Hole Mapper within SDSS-V. His research utilizes a variety of ground-based instruments, such as the ARC 3.5m telescope, and space-based observatories, including the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory. In addition to his research, Anderson teaches courses that are heavily related to high-energy astrophysics, demonstrating a commitment to education in his field. Throughout his career, he has mentored numerous students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of scientists in astronomy and astrophysics.
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