Curriculum vitae

Dr. Yifan Zhou

Assistant Professor of Astronomy at the University of Virginia. I study how planets form and how their atmospheres change.

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Current position

Assistant Professor

Department of Astronomy, University of Virginia · 2023–present

Research

Planet formation and atmospheres

Gas accretion onto young planets, irradiated brown dwarfs, and repeated imaging and spectroscopy with JWST.

Teaching

Courses and mentoring

UVA courses in alien worlds and astronomical techniques, alongside undergraduate research mentoring.

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Education, service, and awards

The CV includes education, observing programs, grants, service, teaching, mentoring, and invited talks.