Galactic Dynamics at the CCA

The Galactic Dynamics Group at the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) explores how structures in the universe, such as dark matter and stellar halos, galaxy disks, and satellite galaxies and streams, are shaped by gravitational interactions and collective dynamics. Our work has a particular focus on dynamical disequilibrium, where we use theory, numerical simulations, and data analysis to studying the impact of mergers and time-dependent internal dynamical processes on the evolution of galaxies and the Milky Way. Our group makes heavy use of astrometric and stellar data from the Gaia Mission and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (APOGEE and SDSS-V surveys).

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Example projects and research directions of the group include:

Pre-doctoral Students

The CCA runs a program for graduate students to come for an extended (5 month) visit to collaborate with CCA researchers, the CCA Predoctoral Program (see this page for an example of a past call for applications). The CCA Galactic Dynamics group is open to applications for predoctoral program projects during the yearly call for applications, especially for projects that overlap with the broad interests of the group (listed above).

Past Events and Meetings