Samuel Lander

Samuel Lander is a Lecturer in Physics at the University of East Anglia (UEA), affiliated with the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. He joined UEA in January 2020 and holds dual roles as the overarching Director of Admissions for the School and the subject-specific Director of Admissions for Physics. His academic expertise centers on theoretical astrophysics, particularly neutron stars and their magnetic fields.

Education & Career:

• Bachelor's degree in Maths and Physics (Warwick University)
• PhD in General Relativity at Southampton University (supervised by Ian Jones)
• Postdoctoral positions at Tübingen University (Germany), Copernicus Astronomical Centre (Warsaw), and short-term stints at institutions like the Albert Einstein Institute (Potsdam) and the Anton Pannekoek Institute (Amsterdam)

Research Interests: Lander specializes in neutron star physics, focusing on magnetic fields, magnetohydrodynamics, and relativistic astrophysics. His work integrates analytical and numerical methods to explore neutron star dynamics, including crustal behavior, superconductivity, and observational connections via telescopes like NICER.

Grants & Projects:

• Active Royal Society-funded project: Probing the physics of magnetar crustquakes through their energetic bursts (2023–2025)

Teaching: Organizes modules on Stellar Physics, General Relativity, and Relativistic Astrophysics.

Affiliations: Member of the Quantum Matter research group and collaborates internationally on neutron star dynamics and magnetic field evolution.