Professor Laughlin

Professor Ian Laughlin, Ph.D., is a British astronomer and head of the stellar evolution research team at the California Institute of Technology, who interviews Rajesh for an open position in his little group. He is surprised that Raj has given up his work on trans-Neptunian objects and offers him a sherry, stating it's not too early for a drink on Proxima Centauri. As an amused Raj says he would like to wait until it's sunset on Titan, Laughlin believes Koothrappali will fit right in. Yet, after introducing Dr. Catherine Millstone of his team, Raj offends her and Laughlin is unable to hire him.