Vladimir Kouprianov
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Pulkovo Observatory
Papers
10
Total Citations
90
H-Index
6
About
Vladimir Kouprianov is a leading figure in robotic telescope networks and time-domain astrophysics, with a career spanning from Solar System small bodies to active galactic nuclei. He is a key architect of the Skynet Robotic Telescope Network, a global array of dozens of telescopes spanning four continents, and has authored foundational papers on its operation, including the development of the FORTE control software and the Campaign Manager observing mode. His work on the bright Seyfert galaxy Ark 120, which garnered 23 citations, used coordinated Swift and ground-based observations to measure X-ray, UV, and optical time delays, providing critical insights into the structure of active galactic nuclei. Kouprianov has also made significant contributions to stellar astrophysics, including photometric analyses of eclipsing binaries like RW Doradus and V336 TrA, and pulse timing measurements of the hot subdwarf B star CS 1246, which revealed a low-mass M dwarf companion. His development of pipelines for transient detection and single-dish radio mapping algorithms further demonstrates his versatility. With over 90 citations across his most-cited works, Kouprianov’s impact is defined by his integration of robotic observational infrastructure with cutting-edge astrophysical research.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 3A photometric analysis of the neglected EW-type binary V336 TrA11 citations · 2017
- 4New Pulse Timing Measurements of the sdBV Star CS 12469 citations · 2017
- 5LONG-TERM PHOTOMETRY WITH SKYNET ROBOTIC TELESCOPE NETWORK9 citations · 2021
- 6FORTE: ISON Robotic Telescope Control Software7 citations · 2017
- 7Pipeline for Detection of Transient Objects in Optical Surveys6 citations · 2022
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- 10Skynet’s New Observing Mode: The Campaign Manager2 citations · 2022