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Dr Steven Cunnington is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG), University of Portsmouth, holding a Stephen Hawking Fellowship since April 2025. His academic trajectory includes three years at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (University of Manchester), a four-month position at the University of Edinburgh's Institute for Astronomy, and a two-year role in Queen Mary University of London's Cosmology and Relativity group, following his PhD completion at the ICG.
Education:
- PhD in Cosmology from the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, University of Portsmouth (2016-2019)
Cunnington specializes in cosmological tests through large-scale structure surveys, pioneering HI intensity mapping techniques using radio telescopes to chart the cosmic web across billions of light years. His work leverages neutral hydrogen emission to trace underlying cosmic structures, with active exploration of cross-correlations between radio and optical/near-infrared surveys to maximize scientific insights from multi-wavelength data.
His recent publications demonstrate leadership in advancing intensity mapping methodologies, including simulations of multipole expansions and performance forecasts for next-generation radio telescopes like MeerKAT and the SKA Observatory, establishing foundational techniques for extracting cosmological information from large-scale structure.
Scientific Awards:
- Stephen Hawking Fellowship
While specific student advisement details and grant histories are not provided, Cunnington's leading roles in major international collaborations indicate active research mentorship and funding engagement.
He holds key positions in MeerKAT and SKA Observatory collaborations, driving the development of radio cosmology techniques while bridging radio and optical astronomy communities to foster interdisciplinary approaches for understanding the Universe's structure.
