Gary Fuller

Gary Fuller is a Professor of Astrophysics at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (JBCA) within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester, UK. His career spans prestigious institutions including Imperial College London, University of California Berkeley, Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics, and National Radio Astronomy Observatory.

• Education:
  • BSc in Physics, Imperial College London
  • PhD in Astronomy, University of California Berkeley

Research Interests: Fuller specializes in observational studies of star formation (particularly high-mass stars) at radio to submillimetre wavelengths, with emphasis on machine learning applications for astrophysical data and millimetre/submillimetre instrumentation development. His work intersects with polarization studies for magnetic field characterization and large-scale statistical analyses of clustered star formation.

Recent Publications highlight advancements in ALMA telescope applications, planetary nebulae classification via deep learning, and receiver technology innovations. His leadership in the UK ALMA Regional Centre Node and Advanced Radio Instrumentation Group (ARIG) underscores collaborations between Physics & Astronomy and Electrical & Electronic Engineering.

• Key Roles:
  • Principal Investigator & Lead Scientist, UK ALMA Regional Centre Node
  • Co-Leader, Advanced Radio Instrumentation Group
  • Former Director of Teaching, Postgraduate Students, and External Affairs (University of Manchester)
  • Current Head of Internationalization, Latin America (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

Contribution to University of Cologne: As a guest of the SFB 956 since December 2020, Fuller collaborates on statistical studies of clustered star formation, polarization-based magnetic field analysis, and machine learning synergies for big astrophysical datasets. His mentorship extends to both Manchester and Cologne students, enhancing internationalization amidst pandemic-era constraints.