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Vicente Quilis Quilis is a Full Professor (Catedrático de Universidad) in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Faculty of Physics, Universitat de València. He leads research in computational astrophysics and cosmology, with a particular focus on galaxy clusters, cosmic voids, and numerical simulations of cosmological structure formation.
He earned his PhD from the Universitat de València in 1998 with a thesis titled "Cosmología numérica formación y evolución de cúmulos de galaxias" (Numerical Cosmology: Formation and Evolution of Galaxy Clusters), supervised by Dr. Diego Sáez Milán.
Quilis Quilis's research spans multiple areas of theoretical and computational astrophysics. His work primarily focuses on galaxy cluster formation and evolution, cosmic voids and large-scale structure, numerical methods for cosmological simulations, and astrophysical fluid dynamics. He has made significant contributions to understanding the role of shock waves in structure formation, the properties of intracluster medium, and the development of computational tools for analyzing cosmological simulations. His research group, CompAC (Computational Astrophysics and Cosmology Group), develops and utilizes advanced simulation techniques to study the universe's large-scale structure.
An analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on galaxy cluster dynamics, cosmic void studies, and computational methodology development. His work bridges observational cosmology with numerical simulations, particularly through projects like CAVITY (Calar Alto Void Integral-field Treasury surveY) and the development of codes such as ASOHF (Adaptive Spherical Overdensity Halo Finder) and VORTEX for analyzing cosmological simulations. His research shows a consistent focus on understanding the formation history of cosmic structures through advanced computational techniques.
While specific awards are not mentioned in the available information, his work has been influential in the field, with his 2007 paper "Fundamental differences between SPH and grid methods" cited 19 times according to zbMATH.
Quilis Quilis collaborates extensively with researchers worldwide, as evidenced by his 25 co-authors across multiple publications. His research group CompAC appears to be actively involved in major cosmological projects and code development efforts. His work on the ASOHF halo finder and VORTEX analysis tools suggests significant contributions to the methodology of cosmological simulation analysis.
The CompAC Computational Astrophysics and Cosmology Group, which Quilis Quilis is part of, focuses on developing and applying advanced computational methods to study cosmic structure formation. The group's work encompasses galaxy cluster simulations, void studies, and the development of analysis tools for cosmological data. Their research contributes to major projects like CAVITY and involves collaborations with observatories such as Calar Alto.
