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Jeyhan Kartaltepe

Associate Professor

School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Program Faculty
Director for the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics

585-475-7514
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Jeyhan Kartaltepe

Associate Professor

School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
Astrophysical Sciences and Technology Program Faculty
Director for the Laboratory for Multiwavelength Astrophysics

Education

BA, Colgate University; MS, Ph.D., University of Hawaii

Bio

Dr. Kartaltepe is an astrophysicist in the School of Physics and Astronomy. She is an expert in the areas of galaxy formation and evolution, galaxy morphologies, galaxy mergers and interactions, and the properties of infrared galaxies. She is a co-PI of the large collaboration COSMOS (The Cosmic Evolution Survey), which is a large area multiwavelength extragalactic survey, utilizing nearly every major ground- and space-based telescope. She is a PI of the COSMOS-Web Cycle 1 JWST program (the largest GO program) and a leading co-I for CEERS (The Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science Survey). She teaches courses across the undergraduate and graduate astrophysics curriculum and mentors undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs in a wide range of research projects.

585-475-7514

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Journal Paper
Betti, S., et al. "Environmental Effect on ISM Mass in Galaxies Across the Cosmic Web at z~0.7." The Astrophysical Journal 874. 53 (2019): 1-. Web.
Iyer, K., et al. "Non-Parametric Star Formation History Reconstruction with Gaussian Processes I: Counting Major Episodes of Star Formation." The Astrophysical Journal 879. 116 (2019): 1-. Web.
Duncan, K., et al. "Observational Constraints on the Merger History of Galaxies since z~6: Probabilistic Galaxy Pair Counts in the CANDELS Fields." The Astrophysical Journal 876. 110 (2019): 1-. Web.
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Invited Keynote/Presentation
Kartaltepe, Jeyhan. "The Impact of Galaxy Mergers on the Evolution of Galaxies Over Cosmic Time." From AGN to Starburst: A Multiwavelength Synergy. N/A. Guiyang, China. 15 Aug. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Kartaltepe, Jeyhan. "Future Prospects with JWST Observations." IGC@25 meeting: The Multimessenger Universe. Penn State University. State College, PA. 26 Jun. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Kartaltepe, Jeyhan. "How Cosmic Collisions Shaped the Universe." Torch Club of Rochester Banquet. Torch Club of Rochester. Rochester, NY. 12 Feb. 2019. Keynote Speech.
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Invited Paper
Papovich, C., et al. "UV Diagnostics of Galaxies from the Peak of Star-Formation to the Epoch of Reionization." Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 51, 266. (2019). Web.
Finkelstein, S., et al. "Unveiling the Phase Transition of the Universe During the Reionization Epoch with Lyman-alpha." Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 51, 221. (2019). Web.
Koekemoer, A., et al. "Ultra Deep Field Science with WFIRST." Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, 51, 550. (2019). Web.
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Currently Teaching

ASTP-750
3 Credits
This course will cover objects in the universe beyond our own Milky Way galaxy, with an emphasis on the observational evidence. Topics will include properties of ordinary and active galaxies; galaxy clusters; the extragalactic distance scale; evidence for dark matter; cosmological models with and without the cosmological constant (Lambda).
ASTP-790
1 - 3 Credits
Masters-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
ASTP-791
0 Credits
Continuation of Thesis
ASTP-890
1 - 6 Credits
Dissertation research by the candidate for an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
ASTP-891
0 Credits
Continuation of Thesis
IMGS-890
1 - 6 Credits
Doctoral-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
IMGS-891
0 Credits
Continuation of Thesis
PHYS-220
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy and astrophysics for scientists and engineers. Topics include the celestial sphere, celestial mechanics, methods of data acquisition, planetary systems, stars and stellar systems, cosmology, and life in the universe.
PHYS-493
1 - 4 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed student project or research involving observational or theoretical work in astrophysics that could be considered of an original nature.
PHYS-780
1 - 4 Credits
This course is a graduate capstone project for students enrolled in the Professional Master’s track of the MS Physics Program.

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