Simone Scaringi

Dr. Simone Scaringi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University, where he conducts research in high-energy astrophysics with a focus on accreting compact objects. His work bridges observational astronomy with theoretical modeling, particularly in the field of cataclysmic variables and related binary systems.

Scaringi's research interests span accretion physics, compact objects, machine learning applications in astronomy, survey astronomy, and timing analysis. His work particularly focuses on understanding the complex behavior of white dwarfs in binary systems, including phenomena such as dwarf novae, micronovae, intermediate polars, and other accretion-driven outbursts. He utilizes data from major space-based observatories including TESS, Kepler, and X-ray missions to study the timing properties and physical mechanisms behind these astrophysical phenomena.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on connecting observations of cataclysmic variables with broader astrophysical phenomena, particularly drawing parallels between white dwarf systems and X-ray binaries. His work often involves detailed timing analysis of outbursts, spin variations, and accretion disk dynamics, with increasing incorporation of machine learning techniques for identifying and classifying variable sources in large surveys.

Dr. Scaringi supervises postgraduate research students including Martina Veresvarska and Scott Hagen, focusing on topics related to accretion physics and compact object binaries. His research is supported by observations from major facilities including TESS, ground-based optical telescopes, and X-ray observatories, with collaborations spanning multiple international institutions.