Eric G. Blackman

Eric Glen Blackman (born September 21, 1968 in Rochester, New York) is an American astrophysicist and professor.

Eric G. Blackman
Born (1968-09-21) September 21, 1968
NationalityUSA
EducationHarvard University
University of Cambridge
MIT
Harley School
Scientific career
FieldsTheoretical Astrophysics, Plasma Physics, Physics of Brain Injury Mitigation
InstitutionsPresent: University of Rochester
Past: Institute for Advanced Study
Institute for Defense Analyses
Caltech
University of Cambridge
General Electric Research Laboratory
Doctoral advisorGeorge B. Field
Websitewww.pas.rochester.edu/~blackman

Education and career

Blackman graduated from the Harley School, and then obtained undergraduate degrees in physics and mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He worked at the General Electric Research Laboratory during undergraduate summers. He subsequently completed a Master of Advanced Study in mathematics (applied math/theoretical physics, Tripos Part III) at Cambridge University, residing at Trinity College, Cambridge, followed by a Phd at Harvard University working in theoretical astrophysics with George B. Field. [1] He was a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge of Cambridge University and in physics at Caltech before joining the Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty at the University of Rochester [2]

Blackman has made diverse contributions to theoretical astrophysics through 250+ research publications [3] on topics that include stellar and planetary astrophysics, molecular clouds, planetary nebulae, accretion, jets, particle acceleration, turbulence, laboratory astrophysics, and relativistic astrophysics --including gamma-ray bursts and active galactic nuclei. He is particularly known for work in plasma astrophysics involving magnetic fields, and principles of astrophysical dynamo theory--the latter being a theory of magnetic field origin in astrophysical objects such as galaxies, stars, accretion disks and planets. Blackman has also worked on the mechanics and biomechanics of helmet protection against closed traumatic brain injury, identifying protection deficiencies in standard helmets for both head impacts and blast exposure.

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