Adam Frank — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester since 1996
Co-author of the Silurian hypothesis with Gavin Schmidt
Developed the AstroBEAR adaptive mesh refinement code for astrophysical simulations
Co-founder of the NPR 13.7 Cosmos and Culture Blog and regular contributor to NPR's All Things Considered
Author of multiple books, including 'The Constant Fire' (2009), 'About Time' (2011), 'Astronomy At Play in the Cosmos' (2016), and 'Light of the Stars' (2018)
Received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1992 and a B.A. in physics from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1984

Biography

Adam Frank is an American physicist, astronomer, and writer, currently serving as a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester. His scientific research is centered on computational astrophysics, with a particular emphasis on star formation and the late stages of stellar evolution. His work also extends to studies of exoplanet atmospheres and astrobiology, including investigations into the generic response of planets to the evolution of energy-intensive civilizations.