Tauris Thomas

Tauris Thomas is a Professor at Aalborg University since 2022. Previously, he held professorships at Aarhus University (2018–2022, Honorary Professor since 2016) and the University of Bonn/Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (2010–2018). Earlier positions include External Associate Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, Assistant Professor at the same institution, and fellowships at NORDITA and the University of Amsterdam.

• Education highlights include a Ph.D. from Aarhus University (1997) and habilitation at the University of Bonn (2015).

Thomas's research focuses on compact objects (neutron stars, black holes, white dwarfs) and their binary systems. He investigates gravitational wave sources, supernovae, and stellar evolution. His work bridges theoretical modeling with observational astrophysics, particularly in pulsar systems and population synthesis.

Selected publications emphasize binary evolution, gravitational wave detection, and supernova dynamics. Notable collaborations include studies on LISA mission targets and ultra-stripped supernovae.

Scientific Awards:

• AIAS Senior Fellowship (2019)
• Lehrpreisträger for best teaching (2016)
• Honorary Professor at Aarhus University (2016)
• NORDITA Fellow (2000)
• Marie Curie Research Fellow (1997)