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Dr. Mark Norris is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire’s School of Engineering and Computing, specializing in Astrophysics. He teaches undergraduate Physics with Astrophysics, Astrophysics, and online BSc Astronomy courses. His research focuses on galaxy evolution, compact stellar systems, and active galactic nuclei (AGN), with a strong emphasis on the RESOLVE and ECO surveys. He actively supervises Masters and PhD students exploring astrophysical phenomena such as nugget galaxies and dwarf AGN.
His research interests include galaxy formation processes, quenching mechanisms in compact systems, and the interplay between environment and galaxy properties. Key projects involve analyzing HI gas content in galaxy groups, identifying tidal features, and applying machine learning to probe stellar populations. He has contributed to studies on ultra-compact dwarfs, intermediate-mass black holes, and the dynamics of starburst galaxies.
While no individual scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work supports institutional recognitions like UCLan’s national award for science outreach. His involvement in the RESOLVE survey highlights collaboration with global datasets, emphasizing large-scale astronomical surveys and computational modeling. Teaching and research are closely integrated, with a focus on both undergraduate education and advanced graduate supervision.
Labs and teams associated with his work include the RESOLVE and ECO collaborations, which investigate baryonic matter distribution and environmental influences on galaxies. His studies bridge observational data with simulations, such as EAGLE models, to understand galaxy accretion histories and ex situ growth. Ongoing research trends include refining AGN detection methods and exploring the role of ram-pressure stripping in galaxy evolution.
