Elias Aydi

About me

Assistant Professor

Texas Tech  University

I am an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University. My research focuses on multi-wavelength observations of transient phenomena and time-domain astronomy, with particular interest in novae. I am very passionate about science communication and promoting astronomy to the public. Check below to learn more about my research and outreach efforts.

Research interests

My research interest involves transient science, time-domain astronomy, and high-energy astrophysics. Particularly, I focus on multi-wavelength observations of novae and my research is fundamentally reshaping our understanding of these eruptive events, particularly the role of shocks in powering novae, with implication to other shock-powered transients. I am also interested in studying cataclysmic variable systems and accreting white dwarfs, in general. My research also involves radiation-hydro modelling of evolved stars and their interaction with nearby companions. 

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Press Releases

Nova Powered by shocks

Most luminous nova on record

In the wake of a dying Sun

Outreach Activities

I have a great passion for public engagement and outreach. I have always been engaged in many outreach activities, including organizing public viewing events, giving public talks, as well as producing online educative content. I am semi-professional photographer/videographer and I try to use my skills in photography to promote astronomy (e.g., starting the Two Minute Paper project, which is aimed at producing two-minute short videos addressed to the public, summarizing scientific papers led by local researcher: www.two-minute-paper.com). Click on the button below to learn more about the outreach activities I am in involved in.

Public talks and podcasts

Organizing outreach activities

Online educative content

At Texas Tech, I am involved in organizing monthly public astro-nights, which are hosted at the YWCA of Lubbock, and include an astro-talk, science demos, and public viewing. We also host star parties at the 3 River Ranch, which is near Crowell, Texas and is blessed with extremely dark skies and very little light pollution. Click on the video below to learn more about the 3 River Ranch.

Curriculum Vitae

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Photography

I am an aspiring photographer, who enjoys capturing the moment using a diversity of gears. I do a variety of photography from portrait, to drone, vintage film, landscape, and of course astrophotography. I try my best to use my photography skills to promote astronomy.  Visit my photography portfolio to get check out some of my captured moments: www.eaphotography89.com