Joey Chatelain
Postdoctoral Researcher at Las Cumbres Observatory
Goleta, California, United States
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Top SchoolJoey Chatelain is a postdoctoral researcher and data scientist with eight years of experience applying astronomical training to large-scale data problems at Las Cumbres Observatory. He combines a PhD in Astronomy and an MS/BS in Physics with practical coding skills to drive research, education, and public outreach from Goleta, California. Joey focuses on turning observational datasets into actionable science and tools, bridging the gap between rigorous research and accessible science communication. His unusual academic background — a BA in Latin alongside his physics degree — signals strong interdisciplinary thinking and a talent for clear, contextual storytelling in technical work.
8 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Latin Language and Literature, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Latin Language and Literature at Louisiana State UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astronomy, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astronomy at Georgia State University
Github Skills (43)
observation10
django-project10
django10
asteroids10
portal10
backend10
astronomy9
python9
tom8
user-registration8
forge8
reduction8
bioinformatics7
wave7
pipeline6
Programming languages (6)
Github contributions (5)
TOMToolkit/tom_tns
Oct 2023 - Feb 2025
TOMtoolkit module for reporting transients to the TNS
Contributions:3 releases, 14 reviews, 22 PRs in 1 year 3 months
TOMToolkit/tom_antares
Jul 2022 - Oct 2024
Antares Broker module for the TOM Toolkit
Contributions:2 releases, 8 reviews, 7 PRs in 2 years 3 months
tomantaresbroker
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