Veronica Dexheimer

Dr. Dexheimer is a theoretical nuclear and particle astrophysicist specializing in the study of dense and hot matter in compact stars. Her research group investigates the properties of white dwarfs, neutron stars, proto-neutron stars, and stellar mergers. This work includes studying the effects of extremely strong magnetic fields and the emergence of exotic particles not normally present in atomic nuclei, such as hyperons, as well as deconfined quarks. Depending on how abruptly exotic matter emerges inside compact stars, it may produce observable signatures. Identifying such signals can provide insight into the behavior of matter under extreme conditions and the possible existence of new phases of matter. Dr. Dexheimer is also a member of MUSES , NP3M, and  FRIB Theory Alliance collaborations and member of the Kent State University Center for Nuclear Research (CNR).

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CV (Sep 2026)