Alastair Edge

Professor Alastair Edge is the Director of the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy and a Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University. His research focuses on extragalactic astronomy with an emphasis on observational studies of galaxy clusters and active galactic nuclei.

Research Interests: His work spans three primary domains:

• Clusters of Galaxies: Investigating dynamics, evolution, and thermodynamics of galaxy clusters through multi-wavelength data
• Large Infrared Surveys: Utilizing infrared observations for galaxy evolution studies
• X-ray Astronomy: Analyzing X-ray emissions to probe hot gas in clusters and AGN environments

Professor Edge's publications predominantly explore galaxy cluster physics, with recurring themes including AGN feedback mechanisms, intracluster medium properties, and gravitational lensing. Recent work emphasizes molecular gas dynamics in cluster cores, radio/X-ray correlations, and high-resolution studies of black hole influences.

Labs & Teams: He directs the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy, coordinating research on galaxy formation and evolution using data from facilities like ALMA, Chandra, and Hubble.