Astrophysics Science Division

Kyla Elizabeth Fields Mullaney

(Postbac Research Assistant)

Kyla Elizabeth Fields Mullaney's Contact Card & Information.
Email: kyla.e.mullaney@nasa.gov
Org Code: 662
Address:
NASA/GSFC
Mail Code 662
Greenbelt, MD 20771
Employer: Southeastern Universities Research Assoc.

Brief Bio


I am a post-baccalaureate researcher using gas kinematics to quantify the effects of star-formation and supermassive black hole growth on the evolution of galaxies. My background experience spans observation and numerical simulation in galaxies, exoplanets, and heliophysics, united by my use of primarily spectroscopic methodologies. I also create interactive multimedia electronic science communication exhibits on my research and the role of spectroscopy in astronomy.

Research Interests


Galaxy Evolution

Astrophysics: Galaxies


Disentangling AGN and Star-formation Feedback

Astrophysics: Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)


Spatially Resolved Spectroscopy and Integral Field Unit Data

Astrophysics: Galaxies

Current Projects


AGN vs Star-Formation: Kinematic Impacts on Galaxy Evolution

Galaxies

Education


University of Chicago - Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics, June 2024

Professional Societies


American Astronomical Society

2023 - Present

Publications


Refereed

2023. "Understanding the Capability of Future Direct-imaging Observations to Quantify Atmospheric Chemical Effects of Stellar Proton Events." The Astronomical Journal 166 (3): 117 [10.3847/1538-3881/ace7b8] [Journal Article/Letter]