My name is Ilse Cleeves, and I am a fourth-year astronomy graduate student at the University of Michigan working with Prof. Edwin (Ted) Bergin.  My research focuses on understanding the chemical origins of planetary systems such as our own.  By using clues from interstellar molecules, I study the protoplanetary disk environment from which planets, comets, and other bodies eventually form.  Using sophisticated models of the disk environment along with submillimeter data, I aim to disentangle the chemical complexity seen in these systems with a specific focus on circumstellar disks in ‘transition,’ e.g. are seen to have cleared dust rings or inner voids possibly indicative of protoplanet formation.  More details on my research can be found under the ‘Research’ tab.  Links I find useful or entertaining are found under ‘Cool Stuff’ and personal info can be found in ‘About Me.’ 

Welcome!

Contact Information:

cleeves (at) umich.edu

1026 Dennison Bldg.

Dept. of Astronomy

500 Church St.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109