Christopher S. Moore

Christopher S. Moore, Ph.D., is an accomplished astrophysicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian since December 2017, focusing on the study of stellar atmospheres, particularly the solar corona, utilizing X-ray, UV, and visible light. With a robust background that includes roles as a postdoctoral researcher, space technology research fellow at NASA, and research assistant at both the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics and the Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy, Christopher has contributed to significant projects involving solar physics and advanced optical coatings for satellite missions. Christopher holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado Boulder and dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Iowa, accompanied by experience in teaching, mentoring, and professional development initiatives in the STEM field.