Jeremy Heyl
Head, Physics And Astronomy at The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Top SchoolJeremy Heyl is a distinguished astrophysicist and academic leader with 11+ years of senior experience, currently serving as Head of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia and a long-standing Canada Research Chair. He studies theoretical astrophysics—particularly compact objects like white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes—while translating cutting-edge research into rigorous teaching for large and diverse cohorts. Jeremy has supervised multiple PhD students who have moved into strong academic and industry roles, reflecting his commitment to mentorship and talent development. His career includes prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at Caltech and the Harvard–Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, underscoring a sustained focus on high-energy phenomena such as gamma-ray bursts. Based in Vancouver, he blends deep theoretical insight with practical training of the next generation of scientists and engineers, often using research projects as platforms for broad professional development.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
New Paltz High SchoolA.B., Astrophysics, A.B., Astrophysics at Princeton UniversityUniversity of California Santa CruzM.Sc., Astronomy, M.Sc., Astronomy at University of CambridgePhysics, Physics at Durham UniversityHarvard University
English, Spanish, Russian, Italian
Github Skills (6)
python7
data-analysis5
matplotlib5
visualization5
data-visualization5
mcmc1
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
UBC-Astrophysics/Spectral
Feb 2016 - Aug 2020
Contributions:24 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 6 months
UBC-Astrophysics/QEDSurface
Jun 2016 - Nov 2022
Contributions:277 pushes, 3 branches in 6 years 6 months
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