Paul F. Goldsmith
Group Supervisor
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Bio
Dr. Paul Goldsmith is the Group Supervisor for 3266 – Interstellar Medium. His recent work has focused on observations of far-infrared fine structure lines to determine the complete structure of molecular clouds associated with star formation. He is also using JWST observations of the rotational transitions of molecular hydrogen to study the dissipation of turbulence in molecular regions of the interstellar medium. He has worked on determining time scales of cloud formation by using atomic hydrogen in molecular clouds as a tracer of their evolution and history. He has also been studying the impact of star formation on surrounding molecular cloud material via changes in abundances, heating of dust and gas, and other effects. He is actively involved in the development of novel submillimeter antennas made via Additive Manufacturing, and technology for high resolution submillimeter and far-infrared spectroscopy.
Curriculum Vitae:
https://science.jpl.nasa.gov/documents/1340/cv_2025_Mar_nopersonal.pdf
Education
- A.B., University of California, Berkeley, 1969
- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1975
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Experience
Professional Experience
- JPL-Caltech Technology Liaison (2016-Present)
- Supervisor, Group 3266 - Structure of the Universe (2015-Present)
Research Community Service
Member of:
Structure of the Universe
Achievements
Awards & Recognitions
- Professional Society and External Organization Awards | American Astronomical Society (AAS) | Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation (2024)
- Professional Society and External Organization Awards | International Society of Infrared, Millimeter, and Infrared Waves | Kenneth J. Button Prize (2020)
- The Edward Stone Award for Outstanding Research Publication | Herschel Measurements of Molecular Oxygen in Orion (2012)
- Senior Research Scientist | Millimeter/Submillimeter Astronomy (2006)
- JPL Principal Designation | 3260 - Astrophysics And Space Sciences (2005)
- Professional Society and External Organization Awards | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers | Fellow (1991)