Graham Woan

Professor Graham Woan is a Professor of Astrophysics and Observatory Director at the SUPA School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow. His research focuses on gravitational wave detection, radio astronomy, and astrophysical source characterization. He leads the LIGO collaboration’s efforts in detecting compact binary coalescences and has contributed to major gravitational wave discoveries, including binary black hole and neutron star mergers.

• Affiliations: University of Glasgow, LIGO Scientific Collaboration, Virgo Collaboration
• Key Roles: Group Leader, Observatory Director, Principal Investigator on multiple gravitational wave projects

His work emphasizes observational gravitational astronomy, with a focus on improving interferometric techniques and analyzing data from advanced detectors like LIGO and Virgo. He collaborates internationally on projects such as the Einstein Telescope and contributes to multi-messenger astrophysics initiatives.

Notable contributions include:

• Development of algorithms for gravitational wave signal detection
• Studies of neutron star and black hole binaries
• Leadership in calibration and data analysis for gravitational wave observatories

He directs the University of Glasgow’s Observatory, advancing radio astronomy and gravitational wave research.