About:
Shreyas Vissapragada is a planetary astrophysicist at the Center for Astrophysics studying the evolution of exoplanets. Shreyas is broadly interested in new ways to learn about the origins and fates of planets outside our solar system. Shreyas’ recent work has focused on observing the outflowing atmospheres and decaying orbits of gas giant planets that orbit very close to their host stars.
Education:
PhD in Planetary Science from Caltech (2022)
MS in Planetary Science from Caltech (2019)
BA in Astrophysics from Columbia University (2017)
Hobbies/Interests:
Finding great vegetarian/vegan food in the area, playing video games and chess, watching NBA basketball, learning languages