Justus Neumann

Justus Neumann is an observational astronomer and postdoc in the Galaxy and Cosmology Department at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany. He works within the Extragalactic Star Formation group led by Dr. Eva Schinnerer, focusing on galaxy evolution and the role of galactic structures in shaping cosmic systems.

• Current Position: Postdoc at MPIA
• Research Focus: Barred galaxies, star formation, IFU observations
• Institutional Affiliation: Max Planck Institute for Astronomy
• Collaborations: PHANGS, MaNGA, TIMER surveys

Neumann's research examines how galactic structures like bars and spirals influence the distribution of stars and gas, driving chemical evolution and star formation. His work utilizes advanced integral-field unit (IFU) observations to analyze barred galaxies, uncovering links between bar dynamics and stellar populations across cosmic time.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding azimuthal stellar population variations, gravitational torques in active galaxies, and molecular gas fraction drivers. Collaborative efforts span projects like PHANGS-JWST, MaNGA, and TIMER, with a focus on high-resolution astrophysical data.

His affiliations include the Extragalactic Star Formation group at MPIA, where he contributes to analyzing galactic dynamics and star-forming processes using multi-wavelength observations.