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Justin Perea

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Pronouns: he/him

Contact Information

Email: justin.perea

Overview

I was born and raised in Texas and discovered astronomy as a passion later on in life. After almost completing a degree in accounting, I decided it wasn't for me and made the switch to working on a physics degree with a focus on astrophysics. Years later I am finally doing something I love by studying the Universe. I have worked on various projects from millisecond pulsars to AGN to searching for X-ray binary systems. In my off time, I enjoy watching movies, playing video games, and making art (3D art and music).

Education
  • M.A., Astronomy, Wesleyan University, 2020
  • B.Sc., Physics, Texas Tech University, 2018

Research

My research interests are primarily on the study of compact objects. I am interested in the various fields of research that arise from these objects. Whether it is studying X-ray binary systems, gravitational waves, or the supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies.

Areas of Study
  • Compact Objects
  • X-ray Binaries
  • Stellar Evolution

Advisor: Paul Sell