Luke

Bouma

Dr. Luke Bouma's main research topic is planets that orbit other stars — exoplanets. He is especially interested in exoplanet origins. What processes produced the exoplanets that we see today? In what stellar and galactic environments does exoplanet evolution unfold?

Bouma tackles these questions using a mix of observational and theoretical tools, many of them focused on young planets and stars that are only a fraction of the Earth and Sun's age.

Bouma also teaches astronomy in prisons, through the Prison Education Project. His spare time is spent with family, friends, and catering to the whims of his dog, Sienna.