| Robert A. Wittenmyer | |||
| Birth Date: | 1 April 1976 | ||
| Birth Place: | Newport News, Virginia, U.S | ||
| Known For: | discovery of Gliese 832 c | ||
| Occupation: | Astrophysicist, Astronomer | ||
| Alma Mater: | Williams College (BA) Boston University (MA) San Diego State University (MS) University of Texas at Austin (PhD) | ||
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Robert A. Wittenmyer is an American-born Australian astrophysicist and astronomer. He has led the team of researchers who discovered the exoplanet Gliese 832 c.[1] He is the leader of a collaboration between Australian, Chinese, and the US exoplanet search team and also a member of the Anglo-Australian Planet Search.[2] He is currently employed by the University of Southern Queensland located in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia as an Associate Professor.