HEALABSabancı University

High-Energy Astrophysics Lab at Sabancı University

HEALAB is a research group led by Prof. Emrah Kalemci that studies black holes and the high-energy universe through multiwavelength observations, GRMHD simulations, and machine learning. HEALAB is based at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences of Sabancı University.

Research

  • Multiwavelength observations of black-hole transients, state transitions

    Following black-hole transients across wavelengths offers a view of how accretion and outflows evolve. This research area connects changes in emission to transitions between accretion states.

  • Dust-scattering halos

    Dust between an X-ray source and the observer scatters light into extended halos. Studying these signals connects high-energy observations with the distribution and properties of interstellar dust.

  • GRMHD simulations of compact objects and observational connections

    General relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) simulations describe plasma around compact objects. Connecting simulations with observations helps investigate the physics of accretion in strong gravity.

  • Machine learning in astrophysics

    Machine learning provides tools for exploring complex astronomical datasets. This research area brings computational methods into dialogue with physical interpretation.

  • Astrophysical instrumentation, CubeSats, mission software

    Instrumentation makes new observations possible. This area encompasses astrophysical instruments, CubeSats, and the software that supports scientific missions.