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Dr. Andrew Szentgyorgyi is an astrophysicist specialising in stellar spectroscopy and the search for biomarkers in exoplanet atmospheres. He currently serves as the principal investigator for the GMT-Consortium Large Earth Finder (G-CLEF), the first-light instrument for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). The G-CLEF aims to enhance our ability to detect biomarkers in the atmospheres of habitable-zone exoplanets, thereby advancing the search for signs of life beyond our solar system.

Throughout his career, Dr. Szentgyorgyi has contributed to various areas of astrophysics, including neutrino astronomy, very high-energy gamma astronomy, and X-ray astronomy. Over the past 25 years, his focus has shifted to optical high-dispersion stellar spectroscopy, emphasising precise measurements of stellar radial velocities. To improve the accuracy of these measurements, he has utilised state-of-the-art technologies.

In addition to his research, Dr. Szentgyorgyi is involved in educational initiatives. He participates in the Harvard-Smithsonian Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP), which offers students from Cambridge Rindge & Latin School the opportunity to engage in year-long independent research projects in astrophysics under the guidance of CfA astrophysicists. This program allows students to experience firsthand the process of conducting cutting-edge research and working closely with scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Szentgyorgyi's diverse scientific interests also encompass optics, particularly vision and atmospheric phenomena, as well as musical acoustics.