Expertise

Dr. Townsley is a theoretical astrophysicist whose research interests lie in refining stellar physics via its application to novel and dynamic astrophysical systems. More specifically, he studies white dwarf stellar remnants accreting mass from a companion in close stellar binaries.

My research interests lie in refining stellar physics via its application to novel and dynamic astrophysical systems. More specifically, I study white dwarf stellar remnants accreting mass from a companion in close stellar binaries.

Research Interests:

  • Progenitor Structure and Type Ia Supernovae
  • White Dwarf Primaries in Cataclysmic Variables

Expertise: Astronomy & Astrophysics

Past Affiliations

Research Scientist, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Physical Sciences Division, University of Chicago (past)

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Alabama

Communities
Physics, Astronomy
Degrees
PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara, Physics, 2004
BS, Florida State University, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Applied Mathematics, 1998