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Prof Vivienne Wild is a Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, particularly the roles of mergers and starbursts in shaping galaxy structures. She teaches the Extragalactic Astronomy course for astrophysics undergraduates, integrating cutting-edge research through guest seminars and data analysis projects.
Research Interests: Galaxy mergers, starburst-driven quenching, gaseous halos, and observational cosmology. Combines international survey data (e.g., SDSS, MOONS) with simulations to study spectral and morphological evolution. Aims to understand the transition from high-redshift gas-rich galaxies to today’s quiescent ellipticals.
Advising and Grants: Supervises three PhD students and leads projects like the MOONRISE survey. Active in initiatives addressing impostor syndrome in physics education. Collaborates on tools like the MaNGA dataset analysis and neural network-based redshift inference.
Labs/Teams: Part of the CALIFA and VANDELS surveys, contributing to datasets on galaxy kinematics and chemical evolution. Engages in public outreach and gender equity initiatives in STEM education.
