American · b. 1992
Astronomy and Data Visualization
Michael Zhang is an astrophysicist and researcher who has collaborated on interdisciplinary art projects in Chicago, such as the exhibition 'Atmospheres of Possibility' at Roots & Culture. He earned his B.S. from Princeton University and his PhD in Astronomy from Caltech. His work involves studying the atmospheres of exoplanets and using computer science and visualization techniques to communicate astronomical discoveries.