Biography

As a school student in my hometown, Beirut, I was fascinated by the power of physics in guiding me to understand the dynamics of heavenly bodies. This amazement and my childhood fascinations with space, led me to pursue a BSc in physics at the Lebanese University with the goal of being an astrophysicist.Being an Armenian descendant and appreciating the importance of transmitting a craft from a generation to another, it was natural for me to develop a strong will to become a mentor - a professor - for the coming generation; to serve my community academically. This, along with my goal of becoming a productive member of the research community, drove me to continue my studies at the American University of Beirut (AUB).During my MSc at AUB, I strengthened my knowledge in the field of planetary dynamics/ formation, and engaged in and conducted original research under the supervision of my mentor, Prof. Jihad Touma, who also taught me about the ethics of research and the responsibilities of a professor. I had the chance to develop these qualities by serving as a lab instructor at AUB and the Lebanese American University.At Cambridge, I will carry out further research to understand the conditions necessary for planetesimal growth within and around binary stars. This study will greatly advance our understanding of the origin of exoplanets in stars of higher multiplicity.I am honored to have this incredible opportunity to learn and grow as part of the Gates Cambridge community.

Previous Education

Lebanese University
American University of Beirut

Links

https://www.antraniksefilian.com