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Professor Andrew Cole is the Head of Discipline in Physics at the School of Natural Sciences, University of Tasmania. He leads the Greenhill Observatory, specializing in optical astronomy research using advanced telescopes. His research focuses on stellar populations in nearby galaxies, exoplanet detection via microlensing, and the evolution of galaxies. He has directed major projects like the Greenhill Observatory development and the TASSIE exoplanet search initiative.
Education:
- PhD in Astronomy, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1999)
- BSc in Astronomy & Physics, Yale University (1994)
Research Interests: Professor Cole investigates resolved stellar populations, exoplanet dynamics, and the interplay between star formation and galaxy evolution. His work combines observational data from ground/space telescopes with computational models to study stellar ages, chemistry, and motions.
Funded Projects:
- "Lifting the Veil on Cold Planets" (Australian Research Council, 2024-2027)
- "Access to the Legacy Survey for Space and Time" (2022-2024)
- "Greenhill Observatory Development" (2021-2024)
Advising & Grants: He currently supervises 2-3 PhD students annually, focusing on observational/experimental astrophysics. Recent grants total over $2.7M AUD, supporting exoplanet searches, telescope infrastructure, and international collaborations.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Greenhill Observatory team and collaborates with global networks on microlensing surveys and JWST data analysis.
