Find an Expert
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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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
Dr Schwamb studies the icy bodies in the outer Solar System.
Expertise: Astronomy, planetary science, Solar System, exoplanets, astrophysics, Solar System small bodies
Professor Smartt is an astrophysicist specialising in surveying the sky for transient and explosive events.
Expertise: astrophysics, space, supernovae, exploding stars
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