Martin Barstow
British academic
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Martin Barstow is a Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester[1] and the former President of the Royal Astronomical Society.[2]
EducationYork University (BA)
University of Leicester (PhD)
University of Leicester (PhD)
FieldsAstronomy, space science
Martin Barstow | |
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Barstow presiding at the April 2015 meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society | |
| Education | York University (BA) University of Leicester (PhD) |
| Known for | President of the Royal Astronomical Society |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy, space science |
| Workplaces | University of Leicester, Royal Astronomical Society |
Research
Barstow's research is on white dwarfs, the interstellar medium and UV instrumentation.[1]
Royal Astronomical Society
Having been a Councillor and Secretary for the Royal Astronomical Society between 2005 and 2013, he was elected to be the 89th President of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2013.[2] After a year as President Elect he assumed the position of President in May 2014.[3][1]