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Hakeem Oluseyi

  • Research Professor

    Contact Info

    Hakeem M Oluseyi
    Name
    Hakeem M Oluseyi
    Job Title
    Research Professor

    Affiliations

    Departments

    Research Areas

    • Astronomy
    • Astrophysics
    • Physics
    • Science Communication
    • Science Education
    • Space Physics
    • Space Science
    • Space Weather

    Education

    PhD, Physics, Stanford University
    MS, Physics, Stanford University
    BS, Physics and Mathematics, Tougaloo College

    About

    Hakeem Oluseyi is an astrophysicist, author, STEM educator, multi-patented inventor, science journalist, TV personality, science communicator, and inspirational speaker. His research is based on "hacking stars" to understand our universe better and develop innovative new technologies. Oluseyi's work has resulted in 11 patents and more than 100 publications covering contributions to astrophysics, cosmology, and plasma physics and the development of space missions, observatories, focal plane instruments, detectors, semiconductor manufacturing, and ion propulsion.

    Current Research

    Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) satellite science team and communications team.

    Teaching Focus

    Oluseyi is an Internationally recognized formal and informal science educator. Taught all levels of university physics and astronomy lectures and laboratories, from freshmen to graduate level. Engages the public via TV series, national news, full-length films, radio and podcast interviews, books, articles, and live. Innovated TV science communication as a network executive and advisor. Works with learners of all ages, from primary school to retirees. Courses taught at GMU include Great Ideas in Science (Fall, COS 301) and Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astronomy (Spring, ASTR 113)

    Selected Publications

    Oluseyi, H. M. and Nallan, P. 2003. Method of Etching Tungsten or Tungsten Nitride in Semiconductor Structures. Patent #6579806, 18 claims, 209 citations

    Oluseyi, H. M. and Nallan, P. 2002. Method of Etching Tungsten or Tungsten Nitride Electrode Gates in Semiconductor Structures. Patent #6440870, 61 claims, 209 citations

    Palaversa, L.; et al. “Exploring the Variable Sky with LINEAR. III. Classification of Periodic Light Curves,” Astronomical Journal 146, pp. 101-130, (2013), 146 citations

    Sesar, B.; et al. “Exploring the Variably Sky with LINEAR. II. Halo Structure and Substructure Traced by RR Lyrae Stars to 30 kpc,” Astronomical Journal 146, pp. 21-37, (2013), 113 citations

    Oluseyi, H. M.; et al. “Simulated LSST survey of RR Lyrae stars throughout the Local Group,” Astronomical Journal 144, pp. 9-17 (2012), 43 citations

    Awards

    2023 MIT School of Science Advanced Degree Ceremony, Commencement Address
    2019 U.S. Department of State’s Speaker & Specialist for Indonesia
    2018 The National Space Club’s Communications Award
    2018 Emmy nomination for The Great American Eclipse on ABC News
    2017 National Academy of Inventors Inductee

    Scientists at Cal Tech develop 'baby wormhole'

    Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi breaks down what this scientific breakthrough could mean for future space exploration

    Contact Info

    Hakeem M Oluseyi
    Name
    Hakeem M Oluseyi
    Job Title
    Research Professor