Benjamin Shaw

Benjamin Shaw is a Research Associate in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Theory Group at the University of Manchester’s School of Physics and Astronomy. His primary research focuses on neutron star phenomena, particularly radio pulsar timing, pulsar variability, and real-time data processing pipelines. He contributes to the Jodrell Bank pulsar timing program and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) pulsar search initiative. Shaw holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2018) under supervisors Willem Stappers and Pieter Weltevrede, focusing on 'Timing and emission variability in radio pulsars.'

His work spans gravitational wave detection using pulsar timing arrays, pulsar glitch dynamics, and magnetar evolution. He has collaborated internationally, including with LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA consortia and major radio observatories. Shaw actively participates in academic activities, organizing conferences like 'Science Possibilities Investigating Neutron Stars in the UK' (2022) and delivering invited talks on pulsar astrophysics. His research has been featured in outlets like the Astrophysical Journal and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

Key areas of contribution include Bayesian modeling of pulsar spin behavior, radio/X-ray correlations in magnetars, and developing software for real-time pulsar data analysis. He has no listed awards but maintains an active media presence through BBC Radio 5 LIVE segments discussing astrophysical topics.