Zuzanna Kocjan | University of Maryland: Department of Astronomy

Zuzanna Kocjan

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Graduate Student

zkocjan@umd.edu 1113 Physical Sciences Complex

I focus on studying galaxy evolution and star formation using hydrodynamical simulations. I work with Professor Benedikt Diemer on developing sub-grid models for the interstellar medium applicable to low-resolution cosmological simulations. Previously, I worked on the connection between star formation and gas accretion in high redshift galaxies.

Research Areas:

Star Formation & The Interstellar Medium

Galaxies

Cosmology & structure formation

Computation and Simulation

Facilities:

Supercomputing

Latest Papers

The Rhythm of the Interstellar Medium: Tracing the Timescales of Gas Evolution and Star Formation across Galactic Environments

August 10, 2026 | The Astrophysical Journal
Author(s): Zuzanna Kocjan, Vadim A. Semenov
UMD Author(s): Zuzanna Kocjan

The Rhythm of the ISM: Tracing the Timescales of Gas Evolution and Star Formation across Galactic Environments

February 1, 2026 | arXiv e-prints
Author(s): Kocjan, Zuzanna, Semenov, Vadim A.
UMD Author(s): Zuzanna Kocjan

Picture an Astronomer: Best Practices for Retaining Talent in Astrophysics

December 1, 2025 | arXiv e-prints
Author(s): Polzin, Ava, Whitaker, Katherine E., Urry, C. Megan
UMD Author(s): Yu-Hsuan (Eltha) Teng, Zuzanna Kocjan

Hot gas accretion fuels star formation faster than cold accretion in high-redshift galaxies

September 13, 2024 | Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Author(s): Zuzanna Kocjan, Corentin Cadiou, Oscar Agertz, et. al
UMD Author(s): Zuzanna Kocjan

Hot gas accretion fuels star formation faster than cold accretion in high redshift galaxies

February 1, 2024 | American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #243
Author(s): Kocjan, Zuzanna, Cadiou, Corentin, Agertz, Oscar
UMD Author(s): Zuzanna Kocjan

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