Andreas Freise

Andreas Freise is a Full Professor in the Department of Astroparticle Physics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on gravitational wave physics, astroparticle physics, and detector technology, particularly involving advanced interferometric detectors like Virgo, LIGO, and the Einstein Telescope. He contributes to major international collaborations such as the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and Virgo Collaboration.

Key research interests include gravitational wave detection, dark matter searches, neutron star/black hole systems, and multi-messenger astrophysics. He has led studies on improving detector sensitivity, angular control noise in Virgo, and implications for future detectors. His work also addresses gravitational wave constraints on ultralight vector dark matter and lensing signatures in observational data.

Recent publications (2023–2025) highlight contributions to gravitational wave catalogs (GWTC-3), Einstein Telescope designs, and analyses of supernova remnants and pulsar emissions. His technical expertise spans detector characterization, quantum noise reduction, and advanced control systems for interferometers.

Freise has supervised two PhD theses and maintains an active research portfolio with over 300 publications. His work bridges experimental physics, astrophysics, and engineering, aiming to advance observational capabilities in gravitational wave astronomy.