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Professor Alan Heavens is a cosmologist and astrophysicist at Imperial College London's Department of Physics, part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His primary research focuses on dark matter, dark energy, gravitational lensing, and cosmological models. He has contributed to projects like the Euclid mission and co-led the CosmoVerse initiative addressing observational tensions in cosmology. He has also engaged in interdisciplinary work, including studies on medical treatments for severe cases of SARS-CoV-2 infections through the RECOVERY trials.
Heavens' cosmological research explores fundamental physics questions, such as testing Einstein's gravity theory and analyzing the Standard Cosmological Model's limitations. His techniques include Bayesian inference, data compression, and machine learning applied to cosmic surveys. Notable collaborations include work on weak lensing, cosmic shear, and parameter inference from galaxy surveys.
His publications span cosmology, astrophysics, and medical research, reflecting his dual engagement in theoretical physics and applied clinical studies. He has advised on large-scale observational projects and contributed to international initiatives like the Snowmass 2021 process. No specific awards or grants are detailed in the provided texts, though his active research profile suggests significant contributions to the field.
