Sven De Rijcke

Sven De Rijcke is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, Ghent University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy (WE05). His research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, particularly dwarf galaxies, disc galaxies, and numerical simulations involving dark matter, star formation, and gravitational lensing.

• Key research themes: dwarf galaxy dynamics, spiral structure in discs, cosmological simulations, and interstellar medium analysis.
• Recent publications (2020–2025) highlight work on primordial black holes, spiral eigenmodes, and ultra-diffuse galaxies, with affiliations to European framework programs (e.g., PRODEX-13, SUrvey Network) and regional grants.

His supervised doctorates include Michele Mastropietro (2021), Eric Muires (2026), and Shivangee Rathi (2021), among others. Funding sources include the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO) and the Special Research Fund. No explicit scientific awards are listed, but his roles as promotor and administrative supervisor underscore his academic mentorship.