Ellen Sirks

Dr Ellen Sirks is an academic researcher affiliated with the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. Her work focuses on astrophysical phenomena such as dark matter dynamics, gravitational lensing, and high-altitude astronomical observations. She contributes to projects like the SuperBIT (Super Pressure Balloon-borne Imaging Telescope), advancing stratospheric telescope technology and data retrieval systems.

Her research integrates computational simulations with observational data, particularly in galaxy cluster mergers and self-interacting dark matter studies. Recent work includes analyzing weak gravitational lensing effects and improving balloon-borne instrument performance. She has published extensively in journals like Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Journal.

Sirks collaborates on international initiatives involving NASA and academic consortia, emphasizing next-generation telescope design and data analysis techniques. Her contributions bridge theoretical astrophysics with engineering solutions for observational astronomy.