Adam Distler is a first-year doctoral student in astronomy and astrophysics at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, where he studies the link between the galactic environment and planetary structure.
Distler is broadly interested in how changes in the galactic environment affect the habitability of exoplanets in the search for life across the galaxy. His earlier work focused on exoplanet detection and characterization, and he also has investigated gravitational dynamics ranging from small planets to massive black holes.
Distler earned his bachelor’s degree in two years from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in astronomy-physics and mathematics. He enjoyed tutoring during his undergraduate, where he helped share his love of mathematics and show students across all majors the usefulness of mathematics in the real world.
Originally from Linwood Township, Minnesota, Distler enjoys playing tennis, working out and exploring nature through hiking and fishing.
