Laura Blecha

Associate Professor of Physics
Colonel Allan R. and Margaret G. Crow Term Professor
UF Research Foundation Professor

Areas of Interest/Research

Theoretical Astrophysics

My research in theoretical astrophysics focuses on the evolution of supermassive black holes and galaxies. This includes studies of black hole formation, fueling, feedback, and dynamics, as well as gravitational-wave and multi-messenger signatures of binary black holes.

News

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Education

PhD Harvard University (2012)

Full CV here.

Selected Publications

List of publications.

Contact Information

Email: lblecha@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-4948
Office: 2075 New Physics Building

Mailing address: 2001 Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611-8440