PhD candidate
University of Leiden and VU Amsterdam
I am an astrophysics PhD candidate working at the University of Leiden and the VU Amsterdam. My main focus is currently on
surface-atmosphere interactions on hot rocky exoplanets. With this aim, I have recently developed a lava degassing code (available on
GitHub).
Recent Work
LavAtmos
Recently developed a lava degassing code. Available on GitHub,
the code calculates the composition of a vapor atmosphere above a lava of a given composition, temperature, and pressure.
The paper is currently in review and will be linked here as soon as it has been accepted.
Public outreach
Interview on local Dutch radio - Radio Weetlust
On the 30th of January 2022 I answered questions about how and why the moon changes in appearance as seen from earth.
The recording of the show is available here.
Get In Touch
Email: vbuchem@strw.leidenuniv.nl