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Conny Aerts

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Conny Aerts is a Belgian astrophysicist and professor at KU Leuven, recognized as a leading figure in the field of asteroseismology. Her research focuses on using stellar oscillations to probe the internal structures of massive stars, significantly advancing the understanding of stellar evolution. She has been involved with space missions like CoRoT and NASA's TESS, applying data from these observatories to her work. Throughout her career, Aerts has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics, highlighting her contributions to modern astronomy.

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What does Conny Aerts study through asteroseismology?

Asteroseismology uses stellar oscillations to investigate the internal structure and evolution of stars. Aerts has used that approach to study properties such as internal rotation, mixing, and gravity-mode pulsations in massive stars. ([Kavli Prize biography](https://www.kavliprize.org/bio/conny-aerts))

Which space missions have supported Conny Aerts's research?

Her research has benefited from data from the CoRoT, Kepler, and TESS space missions. Those missions measure changes in starlight that can reveal regular stellar vibrations. ([KU Leuven biography](https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/staff/conny-aerts))

Which major awards has Conny Aerts received?

Aerts received the Francqui Prize in 2012 and the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics in 2022. KU Leuven also lists her 2024 Crafoord Prize in Astronomy among her later honors. ([Kavli Prize biography](https://www.kavliprize.org/bio/conny-aerts))

Where does Conny Aerts hold academic positions?

She is a full professor at KU Leuven in Belgium and also holds a professorship in asteroseismology at Radboud University in the Netherlands. She completed her astrophysics PhD at KU Leuven in 1993. ([KU Leuven biography](https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/staff/conny-aerts))