Adam Frank
Professor of Astrophysics, University of Rochester
About
Adam Frank is an American physicist, astronomer, and writer, and a professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on computational astrophysics, star formation, stellar evolution, exoplanet atmospheres, and astrobiology. He is known for connecting scientific questions about planets, life, civilizations, climate, and human experience for a broad public audience. Frank is also a co-author of The Blind Spot: Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience and has written extensively for NPR and other public science venues.
Key Contributions
- Advanced computational astrophysics research on star formation and stellar evolution
- Developed work in astrobiology on planets, exo-civilizations, and climate futures
- Co-authored the Silurian hypothesis with Gavin Schmidt
- Co-authored The Blind Spot: Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience
- Helped popularize science through NPR, books, essays, and public lectures
