Kielan Hoch
Giacconi Fellow at the Space Telescope Science Institute and principal investigator of the JWST program. Studies exoplanets using data from space-based telescopes.
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Sep 6, 2025 • 1h 35min
Starts With A Bang #121 - Direct exoplanet imaging
Dr. Kielan Hoch, a postdoctoral researcher at the Space Telescope Science Institute, dives into the fascinating realm of exoplanets and their formation. He discusses groundbreaking imaging techniques, particularly those from the James Webb Space Telescope, that could one day help us see Earth-like worlds. Hoch also highlights the challenges faced by early-career scientists in securing funding and navigating a competitive landscape, stressing the need for systemic reform. This engaging conversation blends optimism and urgency as we ponder the future of exoplanet exploration.
Aug 20, 2025 • 60min
Silicate clouds and a dusty ring: JWST looks at YSES-1
Kielan Hoch, a Giacconi Fellow at the Space Telescope Science Institute, and Emily Rickman, an ESA science operations scientist, dive into the intriguing YSES-1 exoplanetary system featuring two giant planets. They discuss remarkable findings from the James Webb Space Telescope, including the discovery of a dusty circumplanetary disk around one planet and high-altitude silicate clouds in the atmosphere of another. The conversation also touches on future advancements in imaging exoplanets and the potential revelations from the proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory.
