I am an Astronomy PhD Candidate and Fulbright Fellow in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Maryland. I obtained my MSc Astrophysics degree from University College London in 2022.

My research focuses on the physical processes that shape star formation and galaxy evolution across cosmic time. I use advanced hydrodynamical simulations to study the life cycle of gas within galaxies, from the collapse of dense clouds that give birth to stars to the powerful explosions of dying stars that shape future generations of star formation.

Current interests

• Galaxy formation and evolution across cosmic time
• The physics of multiphase interstellar medium
• The processes that regulate star formation
• Numerical simulations and sub-grid modelling
• Connecting theoretical models with observations
• High-performance computing and computational astrophysics

You can reach me at zkocjan@umd.edu

Interested in applying for Fulbright? Let me know! I am happy to help with applications and provide advice about the program :)