Remembering Astronomer Jeffrey Hughes
Jeffrey Hughes was a founding member of the BU Center for Space Physics.
CAS’ Jeffrey Hughes: Prolific Researcher, Passionate Educator
Professor emeritus of astronomy, who taught at BU for 45 years, dies
The College of Arts & Sciences mourns the passing of Jeffrey Hughes, a professor emeritus of astronomy, a towering figure in the field of space physics, and a beloved member of the Boston University community.
Born and raised in Wales, Hughes began his journey into the cosmos at Imperial College London, where he earned a BSc and PhD in physics. His postdoctoral research took him across the Atlantic to the University of Colorado and to UCLA, then back to Imperial College. In 1978, he joined Boston University as an assistant professor of astronomy—a decision that would shape the next 45 years of his life and leave an indelible mark on the institution.