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Duncan Galloway is an Associate Professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University, with a focus on neutron star binaries and gravitational wave detection. His career spans oceanography, astrophysics research, and leadership in projects like the Gravitational-wave Optical Transient Observatory (GOTO).
Education:
- University of Tasmania (Undergraduate)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Postdoctoral)
- University of Melbourne (Fellowship)
His research centers on observational studies of accretion-powered millisecond pulsars and thermonuclear bursts using NASA/ESA X-ray satellites (Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer, Chandra, NuSTAR). He also contributes to gravitational wave discovery via the GOTO project and collaborations with the ARC Centre of Excellence.
Recent publications highlight trends in time-domain astrophysics, gravitational wave detection, and neutron star physics, with applications to compact object mergers and gamma-ray bursts. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals for scientific progress.
Scientific Awards:
- ARC Discovery Project Grant DP180103140
- ARC Fellowship at University of Melbourne
He actively participates in advising through collaborations with institutions like MIT, University of Melbourne, and Siding Spring Observatory, and his grants include nuclear astrophysics and gravitational wave discovery initiatives.
Projects under his leadership include the GOTO network for gravitational wave alerts, the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, and nuclear reaction studies in superdense matter.
