Zachary Dugan

Zachary Dugan is the Director of Research at Periwinkle Trading LLC, a position he has held since August 2020.1 He is based in Miami Beach, Florida, and has an extensive background in research and astrophysics.

Education

Dugan has a strong academic foundation:

• He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theoretical Astrophysics from The Johns Hopkins University between 2012 and 2016.1
• Prior to his doctoral studies, he obtained a Master's Degree in Physics and Astronomy from The Johns Hopkins University from 2010 to 2012.1
• His undergraduate education was at Yale University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Physics.1

Professional Experience

Before his current role, Dugan's career path included:

• Research Scientist at ISAM (International Standard Asset Management) from March 2017 to April 2020.1
• Researcher at the United States Naval Observatory from November 2007 to July 2010, where he worked on the Joint Milliarcsecond Pathfinder Survey (JMAPS).1

Achievements and Awards

Dugan has received several notable honors:

• Outstanding Service Award from the US Naval Observatory in March 2009 for his research supporting the Astrometric Satellite Division and JMAPS.1
• Arthur Davidsen Fellowship from the Space Telescope and Science Institute (STScI) in August 2010.1
• Balzan Fellowship from the Oxford Centre for Cosmological Studies in June 2012.1

His work at the US Naval Observatory involved advanced computer programming in languages such as C, MATLAB, IDL, and Python. He was also the first author on 11 refereed JMAPS mission-public Technical Memoranda, which determined critical mission requirements.1

Zachary Dugan's diverse experience in astrophysics research, coupled with his transition to financial research, demonstrates his adaptability and expertise in complex analytical fields.