In astronomy, it’s easy to wonder, but hard to know—that’s where students come in.
Billy Quarles, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
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McFarland Science Building, 145
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College of Science and Engineering
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Educational Background
- Ph.D, Physics & Applied Physics University of Texas at Arlington
- M.S., Physics Stephen F. Austin State University
- B.S., Physics & Astronomy Texas Christian University
Teaching And Research Interests
Teaching Interests
As an Assistant Professor, I strive to ignite curiosity in Astronomy and Physics by blending traditional lectures with engaging YouTube videos for a dynamic, immersive experience. I supplement my upper-level classes with tailored materials, like JupyterBooks, to help students master Python and become more efficient learners. My goal is to inspire you with modern tools and a passion for science that fuels your academic journey.
As an Assistant Professor, I strive to ignite curiosity in Astronomy and Physics by blending traditional lectures with engaging YouTube videos for a dynamic, immersive experience. I supplement my upper-level classes with tailored materials, like JupyterBooks, to help students master Python and become more efficient learners. My goal is to inspire you with modern tools and a passion for science that fuels your academic journey.
Research Interests
My research in planetary dynamics focuses on unraveling the mysteries of exoplanets, particularly through collaborations that have discovered six circumbinary planets and one exomoon candidate, using the Kepler and TESS telescopes. I’m recognized as a world expert on the potential for planets in the Alpha Centauri system and the stability of planets in binary star systems. By studying these cosmic systems, I aim to deepen our understanding of how planets form and thrive in complex stellar environments.
My research in planetary dynamics focuses on unraveling the mysteries of exoplanets, particularly through collaborations that have discovered six circumbinary planets and one exomoon candidate, using the Kepler and TESS telescopes. I’m recognized as a world expert on the potential for planets in the Alpha Centauri system and the stability of planets in binary star systems. By studying these cosmic systems, I aim to deepen our understanding of how planets form and thrive in complex stellar environments.
Featured Courses
- ASTR120 Life in the Universe
- ASTR1303 Stars and the Universe
- ASTR1304 Solar System