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]
Martin Barstow | |
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![]() Barstow presiding at the April 2015 meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society | |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | York University (BA), University of Leicester (PhD) |
Known for | President of the Royal Astronomical Society |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy, space science |
Institutions | University of Leicester, Royal Astronomical Society |
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Barstow's research is on white dwarfs, the interstellar medium and UV instrumentation.[1]
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]
Prof. Barstow will serve for one year as President Elect before succeeding the current President, Prof. David Southwood, in May 2014.