David Silva, Ph.D.

David Silva, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Physics and Astronomy

Center for Space Technology and Operations Research Director

Research Interests

  • Galaxy formation and evolution
  • International observatory development, implementation, and operation
  • Open clusters as astrophysics and AI/ML labs
  • SmallSats simulators for space cyber research
  • Stars and stellar systems

Degrees

  • Ph.D. in Astronomy; University of Michigan
  • B.S. in Astronomy and Physics; University of Arizona