Matthew Colless

Matthew Colless is a Distinguished Professor at the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics (RSAA), ANU, where he served as Director from 2013 to 2022. He holds a BSc (Hons I) from Sydney University and a PhD from Cambridge. His research focuses on observational cosmology, galaxy evolution, and large-scale structure surveys. He has led major projects like the Australian Astronomical Observatory and contributed to initiatives such as the Giant Magellan Telescope and European Southern Observatory Council.

Education: BSc (Sydney), PhD (Cambridge), research fellowships at Durham, Kitt Peak, and Cambridge.

Research Interests: Utilizes large spectroscopic surveys to study galaxy formation, cosmic structures, and cosmological parameters. Key areas include peculiar velocities, redshift surveys, and astronomical instrumentation.

Awards: AO (Order of Australia, 2023), Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Science, Royal Astronomical Society, and AAAS. ISI Citation Laureate.

Grants/Advising: Supervised Paula Boubel and Thimo Timmermans. Led projects like the Galaxy and Mass Assembly (GAMA) survey and MANIFEST instrument design.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics and Mount Stromlo Observatory.