Maria C. Babiuc Hamilton

Introduction

I am a theoretical astrophysicist who studies the universe’s most extreme objects, like black holes and neutron stars. In my research, I use supercomputers to model how these compact stars smash together and create gravitational waves. One example is studying neutron star collisions to learn how heavy elements form. I am also excited about new ways to detect these cosmic events through “multi-messenger” signals, including light and other particles. I enjoy exploring these mysteries and look forward to sharing discoveries with anyone who is curious.