Michael Kramer

Prof. Dr. Michael Kramer is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Manchester and a Scientific Member (Managing Director) at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy. He leads the COMPACT Research Group and specializes in radio astronomical fundamental physics.

• University of Manchester: Professor for Astrophysics
• Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy: Managing Director, Radio Astronomical Fundamental Physics

Research Interests: Dr. Kramer focuses on pulsars, neutron stars, and gravitational physics, using these as tools to test general relativity, detect gravitational waves, and study transients in the Milky Way.

Recent Research Trends: His 15 most recent publications emphasize fast radio bursts (FRBs), axion dark matter searches, black hole imaging, and pulsar timing arrays for gravitational wave detection. Studies include the M87 jet, Galactic Center magnetars, and MeerKAT telescope optimizations.