Eric G. Blackman

Eric Glen Blackman (born September 21, 1968 in Rochester, New York) is an American astrophysicist and professor.

Blackman graduated from the Harley School, and thenobtained undergraduate degrees inphysics and mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He worked at the General Electric Research Laboratoryduring undergraduate summers. He subsequently completed a Master of Advanced Studyin mathematics (applied math/theoretical physics, Tripos Part III) atCambridge University, residing at Trinity College, Cambridge, followed by a Phd atHarvard University working in theoretical astrophysics with George B. Field.He was a postdoctoral fellow at theInstitute of Astronomy, Cambridge of Cambridge University and in physics at Caltech before joining the Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty at the University of Rochester

Blackman has made diverse contributions to theoretical astrophysics through 200+ research journal publicationson topics that include stellar and planetary astrophysics, molecular clouds, planetary nebulae, accretion, jets, particle acceleration, turbulence, laboratory astrophysics, and relativistic astrophysics --including gamma-ray bursts and active galactic nuclei. He is particularly known for work inplasma astrophysics involving magnetic fields, and principles of astrophysical dynamo theory--the latter being a theory of magnetic field origin in astrophysical objects such as galaxies, stars, accretion disks and planets.Blackman has also worked on the mechanics and biomechanics of helmet protection against closed traumatic braininjury, identifying protection deficiencies in standard helmets for both head impacts and blast exposure.

• 1994 Jewett Fund Prize, Harvard University (Cambridge MA)
• 2000-2003 Assistant & Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester (Rochester NY)
• 2000-2004 Faculty Development Grant Award in Plasma Physics, US Department of Energy
• 2004-present Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester (Rochester NY)
• 2005-present Fellow of the American Physical Society

• 2006-2007 Defense Science Study Group, Institute for Defense Analyses (Alexandria VA)
• 2014-2015 Simons Fellow in Theoretical Physics
• 2014-2015 Einstein FellowInstitute for Advanced Study (Princeton NJ)