Nils Deppe
Assistant Professor · College of Arts and Sciences · Cornell University
Quick answer: Nils Deppe is Assistant Professor at Cornell University. Nils Deppe shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Graduate students: Please apply to either the Cornell Physics or Astronomy Ph.D. program, whichever is a better fit for you. I have no control over the admissions process so please do not email me directly.
Undergraduate students: I am not accepting any undergraduate students at this time.
Research interests
My group studies extreme matter and gravity by solving Einstein's equations of general relativity using massively parallel computer simulations, a field called "numerical relativity." We simulate mergers of binary black holes, neutron stars, and black hole-neutron stars within the Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes (SXS) collaboration. We also study turbulence and instabilities in rotating stars and core-collapse supernovae simulations with collaborator Michael Pajkos. We produce accurate gravitational waveforms for calibrating models used by observers like LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA to analyze their (noisy) data. Since we only have one universe, simulations provide a way to experiment with different input physics and compare the results with observations to understand the laws of our universe at its most extreme.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nils Deppe hiring PhD students at Cornell University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Nils Deppe's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Graduate students: Please apply to either the Cornell Physics or Astronomy Ph.D. program, whichever is a better fit for you. I have no control over the admissions process so please do not email me dir.
What does Nils Deppe research?
My group studies extreme matter and gravity by solving Einstein's equations of general relativity using massively parallel computer simulations, a field called "numerical relativity." We simulate mergers of binary black holes, neutron stars, and black hole-neutron stars within the Simulating eXtreme
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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