Tony Bird

Professor Tony Bird is a member of the astronomy group within the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton. He currently serves as Deputy Head of School (Education) and previously held roles as Director of Programmes for Physics and Astronomy. His research focuses on instrumentation and data analysis for high-energy astrophysics, particularly through his role as a co-investigator on the ESA's INTEGRAL mission's IBIS telescope. He leads the compilation of its all-sky survey catalogues and explores applications of astronomical technology in medical imaging and security systems.

Research Projects:
- Developed novel instrumental techniques for coded-aperture imaging.
- Led Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with Symetrica for security tech.
- Co-led SPRINT programs advancing space technology innovation.
- Active in next-generation space telescope design initiatives.

Teaching: Teaches Medical Physics and Applied Nuclear Physics courses, and oversees mission design components of the Tenerife Field Trip for astronomy students. Supervises multiple PhD students in physics and related fields.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Southampton Theory Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on detector development and data analysis challenges.