Caroline Foster

Dr Caroline Foster is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Physics, UNSW Sydney, with a focus on mitigating satellite constellation impacts on Australian astronomy. Her research bridges astrophysics, radio/optical data analysis, and stakeholder advocacy. She supervises students in interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing independent learning and collaboration with institutions like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and the International Astronomical Union's Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky (CPS).

• Affiliation: UNSW Sydney (Senior Lecturer)
• Key collaborations: Square Kilometre Array (SKA), International Astronomical Union (IAU)

Her research projects aim to quantify satellite interference in Australian astronomy, focusing on data loss mitigation and policy recommendations. She encourages student-led inquiry, fostering skills in programming, image analysis, and cross-sector communication.