Robert J. Nemiroff

Robert J. Nemiroff is an astrophysicist and professor of physics at Michigan Technological University. He earned a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Lehigh University in 1982 and a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987.

His research has included gamma-ray bursts, gravitational lensing, and cosmology. He also worked at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and became especially well known as the cofounder and coeditor of Astronomy Picture of the Day, the widely read NASA project that pairs striking space images with accessible explanations.

Alongside his research and public science writing, Nemiroff has written and edited astronomy books that help general readers explore the universe one day at a time. His career stands out for combining active scientific work with a gift for sharing astronomy in a clear, inviting way.