Dr. Yifan Zhou – Assistant Professor of Astronomy

I am an assistant professor at the Department of Astronomy at the University of Virginia. I’m looking for students and postdocs to join my team.

My research focuses on unraveling the formation and atmospheric properties of planets. As an observational astronomer, I use the most advanced space and grand-based telescopes to search for protoplanets, characterize planetary atmosphere, and map the evolutionary pathways of planetary systems. I am passionate about developing innovative observational programs that further our exploration of exoplanets. I am the principal investigator of observation programs with the most powerful telescopes, such as the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope, and Keck Telescope observation programs. Please check out the research page for more details about these projects!

If you’re fascinated by exoplanets, planet formation, and high-contrast imaging observations, let’s work together! Please reach out to me, and let’s embark on this cosmic adventure as a team!