PhD - Photoevaporation of discs around binary stars, by binary stars in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield

Planets emerge simultaneously with stars, making the study of stellar birth environments essential for comprehending planetary formation, evolution, and potential habitability. We're developing computational models to assess how star formation influences planetary systems, examining both the effects of radiation from massive stars on protoplanetary disks and calculating how often young planetary systems encounter disruptive stellar interactions during their early stages. This work helps determine whether our Solar System represents a common result of planetary formation or if its relatively protected early environment uniquely enabled life to flourish on Earth.