Samuel Granovsky

Aspiring astrophysics researcher currently pursuing a PhD in Physics with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Mathematics, over three years of research experience, and a strong foundation in stellar and solar physics. Experienced in Python, Unix, FITS file handling, and telescope operation.

Publications:

• Granovsky S., Kitiashvili I. N., Wray. A.A. 2022. Modeling Stellar Jitter for the Detection of Earth-Mass Exoplanets via Precision Radial Velocity Measurements. IAU Symposium Proceedings, vol 362. In press. arXiv:2202.07087
• Kitiashvili I. N., Granovsky S., Wray A.A. 2022. 3D Realistic Modeling of Solar-Type Stars to Characterize the Stellar Jitter.” 2022. IAU Symposium Proceedings, vol 362. In press

Conference Presentations:

Oral:

• Granovsky S., Kitiashvili I. N., Wray A. A., Li. S. Modeling the Stellar Jitter for the Reduction of Stellar Radial Velocity Noise for star HD121504. 241st AAS meeting, 8-12 January, 2023, Seattle, Washington
• Kitiashvili I.N., Wray A.A, Li S., Granovsky S., Mullaney K. Advances in 3D Realistic Modeling of Solar-type Stars to Study Stellar Jitter and Photospheric and Subsurface Dynamics. 241st AAS meeting, 8-12 January, 2023, Seattle, Washington
• Kitiashvili I., Granovsky S., Wray A. Using 3D Realistic Modeling of Solar-Type Stars to Characterize Stellar Jitter. 22th General Assembly of COSPAR, 16-24 July, 2022, Athens, Greece
• Kitiashvili I., Granovsky S., Wray A. Characterization of Stellar Jitter Using 3D Realistic Modeling of Solar-Type Stars. 240th AAS meeting, 12-16 June, 2022, Pasadena, CA

Poster:

• Granovsky S., Kitiashvili I. N., Wray. A.A. 2022. Modeling Stellar Jitter for the Detection of Earth-Mass Exoplanets via Precision Radial Velocity Measurements. IAU Symposium Proceedings, vol 362. In press. arXiv:2202.07087
• Kitiashvili, I. N., Wray, A. A., & Granovsky, S. 2021, in Posters from the TESS Science Conference II (TSC2), 135, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.5130703

Physics:

• Intro to Helioseismology
• Quantum Mechanics
• General Relativity
• Electrodynamics
• Classical Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Advanced Physics Laboratory
• Observational Astronomy
• Astronomy & Astrophysics 1-2
• Optical Science & Engineering
• Physics 1-3
  

Mathematics:

• Introductory Mathematical Analysis
• Applied Numerical Methods
• Intermediate Differential Equations
• Methods of Applied Mathematics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Complex Analysis
• Vector Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus 2-3
• Statistical Methods

Computer Science:

• Introductory Python for Physicists
• Introductory C++

Other:

• Technical/Research Writing

Member of Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (NASA Night Sky Network)

Summer 2017 - Current

• Set up personal telescopes in public area to allow for viewing of astronomical bodies
• Gave descriptions of what was being viewed and answering relevant questions
• Public outreach presentations on astronomy and light pollution
• Technical support for telescope equipment
• Aide new telescope owners in understanding and operation of equipment
• Presented on Astrophotography and Spectroscopy
• Astrophotography:

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Dr. Irina N. Kitiashvili

Research Scientist

NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA

irina.n.kitiashvili@nasa.gov

Dr. Alexander Kosovichev

Distinguished Professor, Physics

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

alexander.g.kosovichev@njit.edu

Dr. Hyomin Kim

Assistant Professor of Physics

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

hyomin.kim@njit.edu