Hi, I'm Sven Kiefer, a PhD candidate in astrophysics.

Welcome to the fascinating field of exoplanets! While I focused more on the observational aspect of exoplanet science during my Bachelor and Master, I am now implementing models to study cloud formation in 3D exoplanet atmospheres. I want to deepen our understanding of how clouds form on exoplanets and how they affect the planets' chemistry and climate.

About Me

I'm Sven Kiefer, a PhD candidate in astrophysics at KU Leuven, IWF and TU Graz as part of the CHAMELEON Marie Curie Innovative Training Network for European Joint Doctorates.
Get in Touch: kiefersv.mail@gmail.com

Current Research

I study clouds on 3D exoplanet atmospheres by implementing cloud formation into the global circulation model MITgcm. My goal is to understand how clouds affect the chemistry and climate of exoplanet atmospheres. Check out my latest publications and research projects.

Teaching & Outreach

I'm taking active part in teaching by supervising lab sessions, bachelor theses and master theses. Outside of university, I organise and take part in outreach activities by giving talks and organising educational events.

Extra-Curricular Activities

With the head in the stars it is important to keep the feet on the ground. I find working on projects in diverse teams and chaotic environments compelling – be it a game development team, the rocket team ARIS or the Massive Exoplanet MEME exhibtion.

The Aris rocket team after winning second place at the Spaceport America Cup.

Sven Kiefer's first visit to the Very Large Array (VLA).

Diavolezza mountain station; place of the Astrowoche.

Sven Kiefer at Arthur's Seat in Scotland.

Entrance to the first Massive Exoplanet MEME exhibition.

Trophy of the Spaceport America Cup in the Arizona desert.

Sven Kiefer captured through a telescope.

Sven Kiefer presnting at Exploring Exoplanets.

Sven Kiefer and Till Kaufer during the Grazathlon.

Sven Kiefer on top of the Schlossberg in front of the theater.