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Prof Pau Figueras is a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Queen Mary University of London, leading the Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation. His research focuses on General Relativity, Black Holes, Numerical Relativity, and Gravitational Waves, with applications to string theory and holography. He has secured significant grants, including a Royal Society University Research Fellowship and EU Horizon 2020 funding.
Research interests include studying black holes in higher dimensions and asymptotically anti-de Sitter spacetimes, employing mathematical techniques and numerical methods. Notable achievements include advancements in modified gravity simulations and gravitational wave modeling. His work spans collaborations on LISA mission prospects and interdisciplinary studies on pandemic impacts.
- Grants: £1.6M STFC grant for astrophysics research, £179K EU Horizon 2020 for neutron star studies, and £430K Royal Society URF renewal.
- Awards: Royal Society Fellowships and grants recognizing contributions to numerical relativity and fundamental physics.
His research group includes Dr Aron Kovács and leverages tools like GRChombo for simulations. Recent articles address relativistic Navier-Stokes dynamics, scalar-Gauss-Bonnet gravity tests, and cosmic censorship in higher dimensions.
