The small worlds of the Solar System provide insights into its early history. As a planetary astronomer, I am interested in understanding how they formed, evolved and reached their present orbits. I use wide-field imaging surveys to discover minor planets, and large telescopes to understand their surfaces.
outer Solar System, asteroids, interstellar objects
Mapping & characterising minor planet populations throughout the Solar System
Interstellar objects and their Galactic population
Formation and evolution of planetary systems
Spacecraft missions for planetary exploration
Planetary defence and the Pacific
Science communication and public awareness of science
