David Trestini

Dr. David Trestini is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton's Gravity Group, working under Dr. Adam Pound. His research focuses on developing high-precision gravitational waveform templates for binary compact object systems (black holes and neutron stars) using analytical methods within the post-Newtonian framework and small mass-ratio expansions. His work supports gravitational wave astronomy for detectors like LIGO, Virgo, and LISA.

Education includes:

• MASt in Applied Mathematics, University of Cambridge
• Diplôme d'ingénieur, École Polytechnique (France)
• PhD in Physics, Sorbonne Université (France)

Research interests span gravitational wave physics, post-Newtonian theory, self-force gravity calculations, general relativity, and alternative gravity theories. His investigations enable precise mapping between gravitational waveforms and their astrophysical sources, crucial for interpreting data from next-generation detectors.

Publication analysis shows consistent focus on analytical modeling of gravitational waves, with theoretical advances in post-Newtonian expansions, compact binary dynamics, scalar-tensor gravity theories, and waveform template development. Recent work emphasizes higher-order calculations and cross-method validations.

Teaching experience includes undergraduate tutorials at Sorbonne Université in mathematics and physics. Current laboratory affiliation is with the Southampton Gravity Group, specializing in analytical relativity and gravitational wave theory.