Thomas Zurbuchen Ph.D.

Expertise: Entrepreneurship; space weather and solar activity; evolution of solar system

Academic Discipline: Space Science and Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering

Appointments: Associate Professor, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Science, Associate Professor, Space Science and Aerospace Engineering, Director of Center for Entrepreneurship College of Engineering

Phone: (734) 647-6835

E-mail: thomasz@umich.edu

· Can discuss solar phenomena, and the effects the Sun has on other planets and planetary objects. Can discuss these issues in the broad context of astrophysics and the history of the solar system.
· Has built novel satellite instruments under the inclusion of students and startup companies.
· Also can discuss how young inventors can help Michigan's and the US economy, and the role of the Center for Entrepreneurship to make that happen.