Research
Areas & Projects
Planetary Systems
From the smallest terrestrial worlds to the largest gas giants, understanding the formation and evolution of planetary systems in the galaxy — including our own Solar System — are key to uncovering the origins of life in the Universe.
Read more to find out about our research projects in Planetary Systems.
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
Stars are the candles of the Universe, and as such the Stellar and Galactic Astronomy area is the window through which we study their structure and life cycle to answer an extensive variety of astrophysical phenomena.
Read more to find out about our research projects in Stellar and Galactic Astronomy.
Extragalactic Astronomy
As we reach beyond the stretch of our own Milky Way within Stellar and Galactic Astronomy, we enter the realm of Extragalactic Astronomy — a rich an active field of study in modern Astrophysics.
Read more to find out about our research projects in Extragalactic Astronomy.
Collaborations
Diverse centers encompass various astrophysical research areas. Phylogal examines cosmic evolution via phylogenetic trees, YEMS focuses on giant planet and young exoplanet formation, CATA conducts interdisciplinary research in astronomy and related technologies, while AGATHA explores galaxy and active galactic nucleus evolution. Additionally, the UDP Cosmic Dust Lab specializes in measuring cosmic dust opacity for astronomical observations.
Publications & Press
Find a list of publications that are authored and co-authored by our members. Here, we also showcase the IEA in the media — including international scientific press releases and articles featuring our research. This highlights our team’s contributions in the global astronomy research space.