Richard P. Nelson

Welcome to the home page of Richard Nelson. I am a Professor of Astronomy and Mathematics in the Astronomy Unit, School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London. My research focuses on the formation and evolution of planetary systems, the dynamics of astrophysical discs, and numerical astrophysics. I teach both undergraduate and postgraduate lecture courses in mathematics and astronomy.

RESEARCH INTERESTS TEACHING IN 2007/2008
Planet formation

Current research projects include:

  • Planet formation in turbulent, magnetised protoplanetary discs
  • Planet formation in close binary systems
  • Eccentricity evolution of protoplanets embedded in protostellar discs
  • Accretion Processes in Astrophysics (ASTM003)

  • PUBLICATIONS CONTACT DETAILS
    A full list of my published papers, and some conference proceedings. Richard Nelson,
    Astronomy Unit,
    School of Mathematical Sciences,
    Queen Mary, University of London,
    Mile End Road,
    London, E1 4NS,
    U.K.
    Email: R.P.Nelson@qmul.ac.uk
    Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5199
    Fax: +44 (0)20 8983 3522