David Weintraub (physicist)

David Weintraub is an American physicist and astronomer, currently a professor of physics and astronomy at Vanderbilt University. He is known for his research on the formation of stars and planets, particularly focusing on circumstellar disks and the search for exoplanets. His work involves both observational astronomy, using telescopes at various wavelengths, and theoretical modeling of astrophysical processes. Weintraub has authored and co-authored numerous scientific papers and has also written popular science books aimed at general audiences, covering topics such as the search for extraterrestrial life and the history of cosmology.