Areas of Interest:
- Galactic Astronomy
- Star Formation
- Extragalactic Astronomy
- Astrochemistry
- Astrobiology
Phone: (520) 626-3666
Office: Steward Observatory N310
E-mail: yshirley@as.arizona.edu
Website:http://eldora.as.arizona.edu/~yshirley/
Dr. Shirley works on a variety of projects studying low-mass and high-mass star formation, the interstellar medium, and chemical evolution within our galaxy and nearby galaxies by combining observations with radiative transfer modeling. He specializes in radio and infrared imaging and spectroscopy utilizing single-dish radio telescopes, interferometers, and space-based observatories.
Professional Affiliations and Awards:
- American Astronomical Society, member
- Adjunct Astronomer National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 2008-
- The Planetary Society, member
- Phi Beta Kappa, member
- Bart J. Bok Fellow, 2005-2008
- Karl Jansky Research Associate, 2002-2005
- Goetting Fellowship and Benfield Fellowship, 2000-2002