Jordan M. Stone Assistant Professor of Physics & Astronomy
Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Wyoming
I leverage expertise in high-spatial resolution infrared observing techniques, including adaptive optics and optical interferometry, to enable direct characterization of planetary atmospheres and protoplanet identification within circumstellar disks.
At Wyoming, I work with the Wyoming Infrared Observatory (WIRO), a 2.3-meter telescope located at an elevation of 9,656 feet on Jelm Mountain, approximately 25 miles southwest of Laramie.
Research Highlights
My work spans instrument development, exoplanet detection, and the study of planet formation. Recent highlights include discovering an accreting protoplanet driving spiral arms in the MWC 758 disk, participation in the JWST Early Release Science program for direct imaging of exoplanets, and development of holographic aperture masking techniques for improved high-resolution imaging.