Jacob Bean

Assistant Professor, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Education: Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2007

Contact Information

Phone: 773-702-9568
Location: TAAC 18
Email: jbeanoddjob.uchicago.edu
WWW: Web Site

Research

Jacob Bean's current research focuses on the study of extrasolar planetary systems. He uses a variety of ground- and space-based facilities to detect and characterize planets around nearby stars. His particular interests are in studying planets around low-mass stars and in probing the atmospheres of the smallest known exoplanets.

Research Fields: Exoplanets

Graduate Students

Current Students: Megan Bedell; Laura Kreidberg

Teaching

Current & Future Courses

ASTR 30900, Research Project Seminar: 2012 - 2013 (Autumn)
ASTR 28200, Special Topics (Exoplanets): 2012 - 2013 (Spring)

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