Drummond B. Fielding
Department of Physics
New York University
About
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Physics at New York University.
My research focuses on theoretical astrophysics, particularly the physics of magnetized turbulence, cosmic-ray transport, and multiphase gas in and around galaxies. I use a combination of large-scale numerical simulations, analytic modeling, and connections to observations.
Before joining NYU, I was a professor in the Astronomy Department at Cornell University (2023-2025) and a Flatiron Research Fellow at the Center for Computational Astrophysics in the Flatiron Institute (2018-2024). I earned my Ph.D. in Astrophysics from UC Berkeley under the mentorship of Eliot Quataert.
Research Interests
Multiphase Gas Dynamics
Understanding how gas of different temperatures and densities coexists and interacts in galaxies and their surroundings.
Turbulence and Mixing
Investigating magnetized turbulence and mixing processes across scales from stellar to galactic environments.
Galaxy Formation and Evolution
Modeling feedback processes and gas flows that regulate star formation and galaxy growth.
Cosmic Ray Physics
Studying cosmic ray transport and its impact on galactic dynamics and evolution.
Join Our Group
There are open positions for undergraduate, graduate students and postdocs to join my group. If you are interested in working together, please send me your CV and a short description of your research interests.