Probing the formation and migration pathways of Jovian planets. This project will explore the key physical mechanisms governing the formation and evolution of Jupiter-like planets around other stars,

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Probing the formation and migration pathways of Jovian planets. This project will explore the key physical mechanisms governing the formation and evolution of Jupiter-like planets around other stars, by making use of time awarded on flagship international facilities, including NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, and the Very Large Telescope at the European Southern Observatory. This project will address fundamental questions identified by the Decadal plan for Australian astronomy to reveal the nature of interactions between Jupiter-like planets and small terrestrial planets that shape entire planetary systems. The project will directly benefit Australia’s international astronomical research profile and train the next generation of Australian astronomers using world-leading facilities.. Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships. Field: 5101 - Astronomical Sciences. Lead: Dr Xu Huang