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Are you looking for an academic to provide expert commentary/analysis for a news story/documentary?

This experts directory is a searchable database of Queen’s academics who are interested in talking to the media about their areas of expertise.

If you cannot find the right expert, please contact Queen’s Communications Office and a member of the team will be able to help you.

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Photo: Dr Ryan Milligan
Astrophysics Research Centre, School of Mathematics and Physics

Dr Milligan is a researcher in solar physics, specialising in solar flares, solar activity, and solar eclipses.

Expertise: Solar flares, Solar eclipses, Solar activity, Sunspots, Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis

Photo: Dr Meg Schwamb
Astrophysics Research Centre, School of Mathematics and Physics

Dr Schwamb studies the icy bodies in the outer Solar System.

Expertise: Astronomy, planetary science, Solar System, exoplanets, astrophysics, Solar System small bodies

Photo: Professor Stephen Smartt
Astrophysics Research Centre, School of Mathematics and Physics

Professor Smartt is an astrophysicist specialising in surveying the sky for transient and explosive events.

Expertise: astrophysics, space, supernovae, exploding stars

Photo: Professor Alan Fitzsimmons
Astrophysics Research Centre, School of Mathematics and Physics

Professor Fitzsimmons studies icy comets from the cold outskirts of our Solar system, and rocky asteroids that can pass too close for comfort.

Expertise: Astrophysics, solar system, asteroids, comets, space, space mining