Provost, Howard R. Hughes Chair, and Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Professor Levy received an A.B. in Physics from Rutgers University in
1966, and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago in 1971.
After stints as a Fellow of the Center for Theoretical Physics at the
University of Maryland and with the Bartol Research Institute, Professor
Levy moved to the University of Arizona in 1975, where he held appointments
as Professor of Planetary Sciences and Professor of Physics. He also
served as Head of the Planetary Sciences Department and Director of
the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory from 1983 to 1994, as well as Dean
of the College of Science from 1993 to 2000. At the University of Arizona,
he was also a member of the faculties of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical
Astrophysics; in addition, he established the NASA/Arizona Space Grant
College Consortium Program, and served as its director for eleven years.
In 2000, Professor Levy moved to Rice University, where he was appointed
to the Howard R. Hughes Chair as Provost of the University and Professor
of Physics and Astronomy. Professor Levy held a NASA Pre-doctoral Fellowship
at the University of Chicago, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and
Sigma Xi. In 1983, he was awarded NASA Distinguished Public Service
Medal, and from 1985 to 1991 he held an appointment as Distinguished
Visiting Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the California
Institute of Technolog.
In 1989, Professor Levy received an Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
Senior Scientist Award. Professor Levy has served in numerous scientific
consulting and policy advisory positions, including as a member of the
Space Science Board (SSB) of the National Academic of Sciences, and
as a member (1976-78) and Chair (1978-82) of the SSB Committee on Planetary
and Lunar Exploration (COMPLEX). He also served on the NASA Solar System
Exploration Committee (1980-83), and the Solar System Exploration Management
Council (1983-85). He was a member of the Space Science Board Committee
on "Major Directions for Space Science, 1995-2015" (1984-86),
the NASA Space and Earth Sciences Advisory Committee (1985-88), the
Comet Rendezvous Asteroid Flyby Review Panel (1986), the Mars Exploration
Strategy Advisory Group, and the Mars Rover Sample Return Science Working
Group (1986-89). He was a member of U.S. Delegation to U.S.-Soviet Joint
Working Group on Near-Earth Space, the Moon, and Planets (1981), and
served as Head of U.S. Delegation and Co-Chair of the Joint Working
Group on Cooperation in Planetary Exploration under the auspices of
the National Academy of Sciences and the European Science Foundation
(1982-84). He was a member of the U.S. Congress Office of Technology
Assessment Study Panel on Renewing US-Soviet Cooperation in Space Science
(1984), Chair of the SSB Advisory Committee on International Cooperation
for Mars Sample Return (1986-88), and Co-Chair of Planetary Exploration
Group at Pacific Rim Nations International Space Year Conference (1987).
Professor Levy served on the Planetary Systems Science Working Group
(1988-1992), the Lunar and Planetary Geophysics Review Panel, the National
Academy of Sciences Committee on Cooperation with the USSR on Planetary
Sciences (1988-89), the Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee
Panel on Science Opportunities (1989-90), the NASA Origins of Planetary
Systems Review Panel (1990-91), and the U.S. Congress Office of Technology
Assessment Study Panel on Robotic Exploration of the Moon and Mars (1991).
He also served as Chair of the Council of Institutions (1991-92) as
well as Member and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the U.S.
Universities Space Research Association (1991-95); he was Chair of the
Planet Formation Group of the NASA Origins of Solar Systems Review Panel
(1993-95), a member of the International Science Foundation Astronomy
Review Panel (1993-94), and Chair of the NASA Origins of Solar Systems
Program Management Working Group (1994-97). He served on the American
Astronomical Society Committee on Public Education Policy (1994-96),
Chaired the NASA Discovery-4 Mission Selection Panel (1995), and served
as a Panelist at U.S. Senate Republican Conference Issues Forum on Science
and Technology (1996); he was a member of the Keck Observatory NASA
Telescope Allocation Committee (1998-2000), the NASA Discovery Missions
Review Panel (1998), and the Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee,
"Benefits Panel" under the National Academy of Sciences (1999).
Professor Levy's research has encompassed a number of areas of theoretical
astrophysics, planetary geophysics, magnetohydrodynamics, solar and
space physics, and electrodynamics. He has investigated the generation
and behavior of magnetic fields in natural bodies, including the Earth,
Sun, and planets; origin of the geomagnetic reversal; theory of cosmic
rays; theory of physical processes associated with the formation of
the solar system, stars and other planetary systems. He has also worked
on the development of observational techniques for the discovery and
study of other planetary systems.
"The Dynamics of Hydromagnetic Bubbles and Double Radio Sources,," Astrophysical Journal, 164 (1971): 23-27.
"Effectiveness of Cyclonic Turbulence for Producing the Geomagnetic
Field,," Astrophysical Journal, 171 (1972): 621-633.
"Kinematic Reversal Schemes for the Geomagnetic Dipole,," Astrophysical Journal, 171 (1972): 635-642.
"On the State of the Geomagnetic Field and its Reversals",
," Astrophysical Journal, 175 (1972): 573-581.
"A Magnetic Dynamo in the Moon.," The Moon, 9 (1974):
49-56.
"Magnetic Dynamo in the Moon: A Comparison with the Earth,
," Science, 178 (1972): 52-53.
"Dynamical Stability of Stationary Dynamo Magnetic Fields,," Astrophysical Journal, 187 (1974): 361-367.
T.K. Gaisser and E.H. Levy, "Astrophysical Implications of
Cosmic-Ray Antiprotons," Physical Review, D10 (1974):
1731-1735.
E.H. Levy and W.K. Rose, "Production of Magnetic Fields in
the Interiors of Stars and Several Effects on Stellar Evolution," Astrophysical Journal, 193 (1974): 419-427.
E.H. Levy and W.K. Rose, "Origin of Neutron-Star Magnetic Fields," Nature, 250 (1974): 40-41.
"Generation of Magnetic Fields in the Cosmos," : 30-53.
Proceedings of the Takesi Nagata Conference on Magnetic Fields, University
of Pittsburgh
E.H. Levy, F.M. Ipavich, George Gloeckler, "Possible Acceleration
of Charged Particles Through the Reconnection of Magnetic Field Lines
in Interplanetary Space,," Geophysical Research Letters,
1 (1974): 145-148.
"Origin of the Twenty-Year Wave in the Diurnal Variation," Proceeding of the 14th International Cosmic-Ray Conference,
4 (1975): 1215-1221.
E.H. Levy, S.P. Duggal and M.A. Pomerantz, "A Model for the
Accerlation of Particles Trapped Between Converging Shock Waves,"
5 (1975): 1823-1829. Proceedings of the 14th International Cosmic-Ray
Conference
E.H. Levy, S.P. Duggal and M.A. Pomerantz, "Acceleration of
Relativistic Cosmic Rays by Converging Interplanetary Shock Waves," Journal of Geophysical Research, 81 (1976): 51-59.
"Generation of Planetary Magnetic Fields," Annual Reviews
of Earth and Planetary Science, 4 (1976): 159-185.
"Physical Basis of Geomagnetism and Geomagnetic Reversals,"
29 (1976): 10-16. Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference on Magnetism
and Magnetic Materials, American Institute of Physics Conference Proceedings
"Theory of the Solar-Magnetic-Cycle Wave in the Diurnal Variation
of Energetic Cosmic Rays: Physical Basis of the Anisotropy," Journal of Geophysical Research, 81 (1976): 2082-2088.
"The Interplanetary Magnetic Field Structure," Nature,
261 (1976): 394-395.
E.H. Levy and J.R. Jokipii, "Penetration of Interstellar Dust
into the Solar System," Nature, 264 (1976): 423-424.
J.R. Jokipii, E.H. Levy and W.B. Hubbard, "Effects of Particle
Drift in Cosmic-Ray Transport.I. General Properties, Application to
Solar Modulation," Astrophysical Journal, 213 (1977):
861-868.
J.R. Jokipii and E.H. Levy, "Effects of Particle Drifts on
the Solar Modulation of Galactic Cosmic Rays," Astrophysical
Journal, 213 (1977): L85-88.
"The Cause of Forbush's 20-Year Wave-Reply," Nature,
265 (1977): 664.
"Magnetic Field Genreation at High Magnetic Reynolds Number," Astrophysical Journal, 220 (1978): 325-329.
"Global Dynamics of the Interstellar Gas, Magnetic Field, and
Cosmic Rays,," 77 (1978): 57-65. Proceedings of the International
Astronomical Union Symposium: Structure and Properties of Nearby Galaxies
P.A. Isenberg and E.H. Levy, "Polar Enhancements of Interplanetary
Lyman-x through Solar-Wind Asymmetries," 219 (1978): L59-62.
E.H. Levy and C.P. Sonett, "Meteorite Magnetism and Early Solar-System
Magnetic Fields," Protostars and Planets, T. Gehrels, ed.,
(1978): 516-532.
"Magnetic Field in the Early Solar System," Nature,
276 (1978): 481.
"Origin of the Solar-Magnetic-Cycle Dependent Semiannual Variation
in Galactic Cosmic-Ray Flux," Geophysical Research Letters,
5 (1978): 969-972.
"Dynamo Magnetic Field Generation," Reviews of Geophysics
and Space Physics (IUGG Quadrennial Report), 17 (1979): 277-281.
"Planetary Dynamo Amplification of Ambient Magnetic Fields,"
3 (1979): 2335-2342. Proceedings of the Tenth Lunar and Planetary
Science Conference
J.R. Jokipii and E.H. Levy, "Electric Field Effects on Galactic
Cosmic Rays at the Heliosphere Boundary," 3 (1979): 52-56. Proceedings
of the 16th International Cosmic-Ray Conference
"Local Effects of the Equatorial Neutral Sheet on Cosmic-Ray
Motions in the Heliosphere," 3 (1979): 47. Proceedings of the
16th International Cosmic-Ray Conference
D. Boyer and E.H. Levy, "Stationary Dynamo Magnetic Fields
Produced By Latitudinally Nonuniform Rotation," Astrophysical
Journal, 247 (1981): 282-292.
E.H.Levy and D. Boyer, "Oscillatiing Dynamo in the Presence
of a Fossil Magnetic Field. The Solar Cycle,," Astrophysical
Journal Letters, 254 (1982): L19-22.
"Oscillating Dynamo Magnetic Field in the Presence of an External
Nondynamo Field. The Influence of a Solar Primordial Field," Astrophysical Journal, 277 (1984): 848-861.
"Protostars & Planets: Overview from the Planetary Perspective," Protostars and Planets, II(D.C. Black and M. Matthews, eds.; University
of Arizona Press, Tucson, (1985): 3.
M.G. Kivelson; Prentice-Hall, ed., "The Generation of Magnetic
Fields in Planets," Chapter in the Solar System, (1986): 289-310.
E.H. Levy, G.D. Gatewood, J. Stein, and R.S. McMillan., "A
Ten-Microarcsecond Astrometric Telescope to be Operated from the Space
Station,," 628 (1986): 181. Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical
Instrumentation Engineers Conference: Advanced Technology Optical
Telescopes
E.H. Levy, R.S. McMillan, M.W. Castelaz, G.D. Gatewood, I. Han,
J.W. Stein, A. Buffington, D.C. Black, J. Dyer, K. Nishioka, and J.D.
Scargle., "The Astrometric Telescope Facility," (1987).
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Colloquium, 100:
Astrometric Fundamentals, in press.
J.W. Dyer, K. Nishioka, C.K. Sobeck, G.D. Gatewood and E.H. Levy.,
"Conceptual Design Considerations for the Astrometric Telescope
Facility," (1987). Proceedings of the International Astronomical
Union Colloquium, 100: Astrometric Fundamentals, in press.
C.Huang, G.N. Lawrence, E.H. Levy and R.S. McMillan, "Performance
Analysis of the Multichannel Astrometer, ," 818 (1987): 408.
Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Conference
(G. Marx, ed.; D. Reidel: Boston) E.H. Levy, R.S. McMillan, G.D.
Gatewood, J.W. Stein, M. Castelaz, A. Buffington, K. Nishioka and
J.Scargle., "Discovery and Study of Planetary Systems Using Astrometry
from Space," (1988): 131-136. Proceedings of the International
Astronomical Union Colloquium, 99: BioAstronomy-The Next Steps.
S. Debarbat, et. al., eds.: Kluwer Academic Publishers: Boston.
G.D. Gatewood, M.W. Castelaz, J.W. Stein, E.H. Levy, R.S. McMillan,
K. Nishioka and J.D. Scargle., "A Prototype Detector for the
Astrometric Telescope Facility," 133 (1988): 421-424. Mapping
the Sky Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Symposium:
Past Heritage and Future Directions.
T. Stepinski and E.H. Levy., "Generation of Dynamo Magnetic
Fields in Protoplanetary and Other Astrophysical Accretion Disks," Astrophysical Journal, 331 (1988): 416-434.
C. Huang, G.N. Lawrence, E.H. Levy and R.S. McMillan, "Design
Analysis of the Astrometric Telescope Facility," 965, 24 (1988):
697-711. Proceedings of the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation
Engineers Conference
J. Kerridge and M. Matthews, eds., "Energetics of Chondrule
Formation, in Meterorites," University of Arizona Press, Tucson.,
(1988): 697-711.
M.J.S. Belton, R.A. West and J. Rahe, eds., "Possible Time
Variations in Jupiter's Magnetic Field ," NASA SP-494 (1989):
129-138. Time Variable Phenomena in the Jovian System-Proceedings
of the International Jupiter Watch Conference
E.H. Levy and S. Araki, "Magnetic Reconnection Flares in the
Protoplanetary Nebula and the Possible Origin of Meteorite Chondrules," Icarus, 81 (1989): 74-91.
T.F. Stepinski and E.H. Levy, "Dynamo-Magnetic Field Induced
Angular Momentum Transport in Protostellar Nebulae: the "Minimum-Mass
Protosolar Nebula," Astrophysical Journal, 350 (1990):
819-826.
E.H. Levy and S. Araki, "Reply to: Comment on Magnetic Reconnection
Flares in the Protoplanetary Nebula and the Possible Origin of Meteorite
Chondrules," Icarus, 87 (1990): 244-246.
T.F. Stepinski and E.H. Levy, "Generation of Dynamo Magnetic
Fields in Thin Keplerian Disks," Astrophysical Journal,
362 (1990): 318-332.
G.N. Lawrence, C. Huang, E.H. Levy, and R.S. McMillan, "High
Accuracy Image Centeroiding with a Moving Ronchi Ruling," Optical
Engineering, 30 (1991): 598-608.
"Magnetohdrodynamic Puzzles in the Protoplanetary Nebula," Planetary Sciences: American and Soviet Research (National Academy
of Sciences), pp. 70-81 [Also published in Russian as 'Zagadki Magnitnoi
Gidrodinamiki Protoplanyetnoi Tumannosti in Nauk o Planyetach (USSR
Academy of Sciences), (1991): 223-239.
E.H. Levy and S.J. Pearce, "Steady-State Toroidal Magnetic
Field at Earth's Core-Mantle Boundary," Journal of Geophysical
Research, 96 (1991): 3935-3942.
T.F. Stepinski and E.H. Levy, "Dynamo Magnetic Field Modes
in Thin Astrophysical Disks: An Adiabatic Computational Approximation,," Astrophysical Journal, 379 (1991): 343-355.
C.P. Sonett, M.S. Giampapa and M.S. Matthews, eds. (E.H. Levy, A.A.
Ruzmaikin, and T.V. Ruzmaikina, "Magnetic History of the Sun," The Sun in Time, (1991): 589-632. University of Arizona Press,
Tucson.
S. Vainshtein and E.H. Levy, "Dynamical Behavior of Strong
Magnetic Fields in the Solar Convection Zone," Solar Physics,
135 (1991): 261-274.
D.W. Boyer and E.H. Levy, "Multiple Periodicities in the Solar
Magnetic Field: Possible Origin in a Multiple-Mode Solar Dynamo," Astrophysical Journal, 396 (1992): 340-350.
M.S. Giampapa and J.A. Bookbinder, eds., "Assessment of Stellar
Dynamo Theory: The Physical Issues, in Cool Stars. ," (1992):
223-239. (Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series 26.)
"Dynamo Theory of the Solar Cycle: The Leading Physical Questions,
in the Solar Cycle (K.L. Harvey, ed.)," (1992): 139-149. (Astronomical
Society of the Pacific Conference Series 27)
"Ordinary Planetary Systems: Architecture and Formation, in
Planets Around Pulsars, J.A. Phillips, S.E. Thorsett and S.R. Kulkarni,
eds.," (1993): 181-197. Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference,
36, San Francisco,
E.H. Levy, G. Morfill, and H. Spruit., "Physical Processes
and Conditions Associated with the Formation of Protoplanetary Disks,
in Protostars and Planets III,," (1993): 939-978.
J.R. Jokipii and E.H. Levy, "Can Magnetic Fields Explain the
Rotation Curves of Galaxies," Nature, 365, 19 (1993).
T. Gehrels, ed., "Early Impacts: Earth Emergent from its Cosmic
Environment, in Hazards Due to Comets and Asteroids," (1993):
3-7. University of Arizona Press, Tucson.
E.H. Levy and T.V. Ruzmaikina, "The Possibility of Forming
an Inhomogenous Sun and the Solar Neutrino Deficit," Astrophysical
Journal, 431 (1994): 881-887.
S.H. Pravado, R.J. Terrile, C. Ftaclas, G.D. Gatewood and E.H. Levy,
"The Astrometric Imaging Telescope: Detection of Planetary Systems
with Imaging and Astrometry," Astrophysics and Space Science,
212 (1994): 433-440.
C.Ftaclas, A.L. Nonenmacher, R.J. Terrile, S.H. Pravdo, G.D. Gatewood
and E.H. Levy, "The Circumstellar Imager: Direct Detection of
Extra-solar Plantetary Systems," Astrophysics and Space Science,
212 (1994): 441-452.
M. Horanyi, G. Morfill, C.K. Goertz, and E.H. Levy., "Chondrule
Formation in Lightning Discharges," Icarus, 114 (1995):
174-185.
"Planetary Dynamos, in Comparative Planetology (M. Chahine
and N. Nickle, eds.) editon of Earth, Moon and Planets.," 67
(1995): 143-160.
S. Gibbard, E.H. Levy and J.I. Lunine, "Generation of Lightning
in Jupiter's Water Cloud," Nature, 378 (1995): 592-595.
S.G. Gibbard, E.H. Levy, and G.E. Morfill, "On the Possibility
of Precipitation-Induced Lightning in the Protoplanetary Nebula," Icarus, 130 (1998): 517-533.
S.Gibbard, E.H. Levy, J.I. Lunine and I. de Pater, "Lightning
in Neptune's Atmosphere," Icarus, 139 (1999): 227-234.
W. Pilipp, T.W. Hartquist, G.E. Morfill and E.H. Levy, "Lightning
in the Protosolar Nebula," Astronomy & Astrophysics,
331 (1998): 121-146