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Dr Robert Grand is a Senior Lecturer and UKRI Ernest Rutherford Fellow at the Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) of Liverpool John Moores University. His research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, particularly investigating the Milky Way’s structure, dark matter signatures, and the impact of stellar/AGN feedback using high-resolution cosmological magneto-hydrodynamical simulations.
- Current Affiliation: Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool John Moores University
- Previous Positions: Severo Ochoa Advanced Fellow (IAC, Spain), Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (Germany), Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies
Research Highlights: He leads the Auriga simulations project, studying dark matter halos, galactic dynamics, and chemical evolution. His work addresses spiral arm origins, stellar debris impacts, and the role of feedback mechanisms in galaxy evolution.
Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize cosmological simulations of Milky Way analogs, exploring tidal streams, AGN feedback in dwarf galaxies, disc morphology transitions, and chemical abundance patterns through advanced computational frameworks like Auriga and HESTIA.
- Scientific Awards:
- STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship
- UKRI Ernest Rutherford Fellowship
- Royal Society Research Grant
Supervisory Roles: Dr Grand actively supervises PhD research projects on topics including globular cluster streams, bar evolution, AGN feedback in dwarfs, and radial transport mechanisms in disc galaxies.
