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Shantanu Basu is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University. His research interests focus on theoretical astrophysics, particularly in understanding star formation, brown dwarf formation, and the evolution of circumstellar disks through computational gas dynamics. He leads a research group that applies mathematical methods and advanced computational techniques to decipher the early stages of star formation. His notable publications include studies on primordial dusty rings in protoplanetary discs, synthetic polarization maps of outflow zones, and the magnetic field versus density relation in star-forming molecular clouds. Basu has contributed to significant projects and committees within the Canadian and international astronomical communities, including serving as the Chair of the CITA National Council and the Director of the Western Theoretical Physics Program.
Western University • London, ON, Canada
Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, specializing in astrophysics.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.