Jarle Brinchmann

Jarle Brinchmann is an Associate Professor at Leiden University's Leiden Observatory, part of the Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held postdoctoral positions at Oxford University, the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, and the University of Porto. His research focuses on galaxy evolution, active galactic nuclei (AGN), and interstellar medium dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on gas outflows in galaxies and emission line diagnostics for AGN identification. Recent work includes analysis of Lyman-alpha emitters and binary star systems in globular clusters using the MUSE instrument.

Education: BSc and MSc in Astronomy from the University of Oslo, PhD from the University of Cambridge (thesis: 'The physical evolution of galaxies').

Research emphasizes observational and theoretical astrophysics, with a focus on high-redshift galaxies, intergalactic medium interactions, and stellar populations. Collaborates widely on large-scale surveys and spectroscopic analyses.