Ian Rabago

Hi there! I’m Ian, and I like to study astrophysics. I recently graduated with a PhD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and will soon be relocating to work as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Milan.

I’m learning about how planets form in the early solar system, focusing on planet formation and the dynamics of protoplanetary disks. My current research topics include the dynamics of circumbinary disks, the formation of circumbinary planets, and the kinematic signatures created by young planets while they are still embedded in a disk.

I am a computational astrophysicist, which means I perform computer simulations to study the dynamics and evolution of the things I’m interested in. For more on the specifics, see the Research page!

A big part of my research is creating visuals that accompany the science - many of the concepts in any scientific field can get very complex, but a good visual aid can go a long way in explaining exactly what’s going on. Spending time on good visual diagrams or animations has helped me understand what I do better, and the results sometimes make their way into my academic talks and papers!

I also make artistic projects that are not directly related to my research topics, using photography, 3D printing, computer graphics, and other methods. Some of these projects may end up here in their own separate area.

Contact

E-mail: rabagoian [at] gmail.com