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Alyson M. Brooks is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers University, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, particularly using cosmological simulations to study dark matter dynamics, stellar abundances, and galactic structures. She holds a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Washington (2008) and has held prestigious fellowships, including the Sherman Fairchild Fellowship at Caltech and the Grainger Postdoctoral Fellowship at UW-Madison. Brooks has been recognized with awards such as the 2015 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship and the 2019 Maria Goeppert Mayer Award from the American Physical Society. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Physics with Astronomy from Macalester College (2000) and an M.S. in Astronomy from the University of Washington (2004). Her research interests span topics like the interplay between baryonic processes and dark matter, chemical evolution in dwarf galaxies, and the role of feedback mechanisms in galaxy formation. Brooks is actively involved in outreach, including founding the RU-PREP program to support undergraduate research and mentoring initiatives. Brooks has authored over 100 refereed publications, with recent work exploring the resolved stellar populations of dwarf galaxies using the James Webb Space Telescope and analyzing dark matter halo properties through simulations. Her scientific contributions have advanced understanding of galaxy kinematics, dark matter interactions, and the evolution of galactic structures across cosmic time.

• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
• Galactic Structure
• Cosmological Simulations
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Ellen Zweibel is the W. L. Kraushaar Professor of Astronomy and Physics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison , where she has been a faculty member since 2003. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Astronomy and Physics . Zweibel earned her undergraduate degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago and her Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University. Her research focuses on plasma astrophysics , particularly the evolution of astrophysical magnetic fields , cosmic ray feedback in galactic and intergalactic environments, and stellar differential rotation dynamics. Recent work examines cosmic ray interactions with the interstellar medium, magnetic instabilities in galaxy clusters, and turbulence-driven dynamo processes. Zweibel's publications highlight collaborations on missions like HelioSwarm and SOFIA/HAWC+ , including the discovery of a magnetized dust ring in the Galactic Center . She leads NSF-funded research on microscale plasma processes in high-beta environments and contributes to understanding magnetic reconnection across astrophysical contexts.

• Plasma Astrophysics
• Astrophysical Magnetic Fields
• Interstellar Medium
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S. Peng Oh is a Professor affiliated with the Department of Physics at the University of California Santa Barbara . Her research focuses on astrophysics and cosmology, particularly in understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies, the behavior of cosmic rays, and the dynamics of diffuse plasmas in the circumgalactic and intergalactic mediums. Research Interests: Galaxy formation and evolution; physics of diffuse plasmas; cosmic rays; turbulence; circumgalactic medium; galaxy clusters; intergalactic medium (IGM). Contact details include the email peng@physics.ucsb.edu .

• Galaxy formation and evolution
• Physics of diffuse plasmas
• Cosmic rays
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Daisuke Nagai is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Yale University and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Yale Physics Department. His research focuses on theoretical and computational cosmology, including dark matter, dark energy, galaxy clusters, and data science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2005) and a B.S. from the University of Michigan (1999). Before joining Yale in 2008, he was a Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech. Positions: Professor (2022–present), Director of Graduate Studies (2022–2025), Co-Director Yale Center for Research Computing (2015–2019). Awards: Stephen Murray Lectureship (2018), Cottrell Scholar (2012), IUPAP Young Scientist Prize (2011). His work uses high-resolution cosmological simulations to study galaxy cluster formation, X-ray observations, and the interplay between dark matter and baryonic processes. He also leads efforts in computational astrophysics and data-driven methods for cosmological analysis.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Galaxy Formation
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Jarle Brinchmann is an Associate Professor at Leiden University's Leiden Observatory, part of the Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held postdoctoral positions at Oxford University, the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, and the University of Porto. His research focuses on galaxy evolution, active galactic nuclei (AGN), and interstellar medium dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on gas outflows in galaxies and emission line diagnostics for AGN identification. Recent work includes analysis of Lyman-alpha emitters and binary star systems in globular clusters using the MUSE instrument. Education: BSc and MSc in Astronomy from the University of Oslo, PhD from the University of Cambridge (thesis: 'The physical evolution of galaxies'). Research emphasizes observational and theoretical astrophysics, with a focus on high-redshift galaxies, intergalactic medium interactions, and stellar populations. Collaborates widely on large-scale surveys and spectroscopic analyses.

• Galaxy Evolution
• Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)
• Interstellar Medium (ISM)
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Dr. Jacqueline McCleary is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Northeastern University's College of Science, specializing in observational cosmology with a focus on galaxy clusters and dark matter. She leads research using weak gravitational lensing to study cosmic structures, collaborating on projects like the COSMOS-Web (JWST), SuperBIT (balloon telescope), and LoVoCCS surveys. Her work leverages multi-wavelength data from space, stratospheric, and ground-based observatories. Education: M.S. in Astronomy (New Mexico State University), M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics (Brown University), Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She transitioned to Northeastern as an ADVANCE Future Faculty Fellow before becoming a tenure-track faculty member in 2022. Research Interests: Dark matter interactions, galaxy cluster dynamics, gravitational lensing techniques, and next-generation observational platforms. Her team develops advanced algorithms and instrumentation for high-resolution imaging. Recent Contributions: COSMOS-Web has enabled unprecedented observations of distant galaxies using JWST, while SuperBIT's stratospheric flights provide diffraction-limited data. Key publications focus on lensing surveys, data reduction techniques, and dark matter-halo relationships. Awards: Recognized as a Northeastern ADVANCE Future Faculty Fellow. Media Engagement: Regularly comments on space exploration, asteroid risks, and cosmic phenomena for public outlets.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Weak Gravitational Lensing
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Prof. Adam Deller is a Professor at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies. His academic journey includes a BSc, BE (1st class honours), and PhD in Astrophysics from Swinburne. He specializes in radio interferometry, neutron star physics, fast radio bursts (FRBs), and space domain awareness. His research focuses on compact objects like pulsars and black holes, using radio telescopes for high-resolution imaging. He co-founded Fourier Space Pty Ltd, developing signal processing solutions for radio astronomy and space industries. **Research Interests**: Radio interferometry instrumentation, neutron star magnetospheres, FRB localization and cosmological applications, and space domain awareness through radio observations. **Awards**: Includes the Pawsey Medal (2020), Newcombe Cleveland Prize (2022), and multiple grants from ARC and industry partners. His grants focus on SKA pulsar timing, FRB studies, and gravitational wave astronomy collaborations. **Teaching**: Teaches Computational Astrophysics, emphasizing numerical simulations for astrophysical problems. **Grants & Collaborations**: Key roles in ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, SKA pulsar timing projects, and international telescope collaborations like ASKAP and VLBI networks.

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Radio Astronomy
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Vikram Ravi is an Assistant Professor of Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy. He leads the astronomy department's research on relativistic astrophysical phenomena and instrumental development. His academic journey includes a B.S. from the Australian National University (2009) and a Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne (2014), followed by postdoctoral roles at Caltech and Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. His research focuses on neutron stars, black holes, fast radio bursts (FRBs), and tidal disruption events (TDEs). He pioneered the DSA-2000 radio telescope project, aiming to revolutionize transient astronomy. Key contributions include gravitational wave predictions from supermassive black hole binaries and FRB-based studies of galaxy halos and dark matter. Ravi's honors include the Charlene Heisler Prize and Stefano Braccini Prize for his Ph.D. work on pulsar-timing constraints on gravitational waves. He actively mentors students and postdocs in instrumentation, computational astrophysics, and observational campaigns. His groups at Caltech and Owens Valley Radio Observatory develop cutting-edge tools like the Deep Synoptic Array (DSA) telescopes, enabling breakthroughs in FRB localization, TDE surveys, and cosmic baryon mapping. Future projects include the DSA-2000's fast-time-domain surveys and dark matter searches.

• Neutron Stars
• Black Holes
• Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs)
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Dr. Nikole Nielsen is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology and an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma. She holds dual appointments in the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing (Swinburne) and the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy (OU). Her research focuses on the circumgalactic medium (CGM) of galaxies, studying gas kinematics, ionization states, and metal content to understand galaxy evolution processes like accretion and outflows. She has held roles including ASTRO 3D Fellow and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Swinburne from 2015–2024. Education: PhD in Astronomy (New Mexico State University, 2015), M.S. in Astronomy (2013), B.S. in Astrophysics (Michigan State University, 2009). Awards include the Swinburne Director's Outstanding Achievement Award (2022) and multiple recognitions for research excellence. She supervises PhD students in areas like galactic outflows and CGM dynamics. Research highlights include mapping the transition between galactic disks and CGM using emission-line data (Nature Astronomy, 2024), resolving outflow properties in starburst galaxies (Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 2024), and studying gas kinematics in multiphase CGM (2024). Her work bridges observations with simulations, emphasizing resolved spatial data to understand galaxy evolution. Grants include an NSF East Asia-Pacific Summer Institute fellowship (2012) and ASTRO 3D funding. Teaching includes courses on extragalactic astronomy and cosmology at OU. Outreach efforts include coordinating public astronomy events and mentoring students. Current team includes postdocs and graduate students at OU.

• Astronomical sciences
• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Evolution
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Timothy Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Applied Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He holds a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado (1991) and has extensive experience in developing space-borne and ground-based instrumentation. His research focuses on ultraviolet instrumentation, sounding rockets, and novel data analysis techniques, particularly for studying astrophysical dust, exoplanetary systems, and interstellar/intergalactic material. Key projects include the PICTURE and IMAGER sounding rockets, the SPINR payload for stellar dust studies, and the SCARI interferometer for interstellar medium analysis. He has led and collaborated on multiple NASA-funded missions and grants, including roles as PI and Co-PI on projects like the CLUE experiment and DWEL lidar system. His work integrates astrophysical observations with advanced optical engineering and remote sensing technologies. Education: PhD in Astrophysics, University of Colorado Boulder, 1991 BA in Physics, Johns Hopkins University, 1985 Research Interests: Dr. Cook specializes in designing and deploying instruments for space and terrestrial environments. His expertise spans sounding rocket payloads (e.g., PICTURE-B, LITES), ultraviolet spectroscopy, coronagraphy for exoplanet detection, and lidar systems for forest canopy analysis. He also investigates interstellar dust properties and circumgalactic material using novel tomographic and interferometric techniques. His work bridges astrophysical studies with practical engineering solutions for observational challenges. Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator for NASA-funded projects like the Interstellar Medium Absorption Gradient Experiment Rocket (2007) Co-PI for NSF grants developing the Dual-Wavelength Echidna Lidar (DWEL) for forest biomass studies (2009) Contributed to the TERRIERS satellite mission studying Earth’s ionosphere Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at UMass Lowell, NASA, and institutions like Boston University, leveraging expertise in optical instrumentation and data analysis.

• Astrophysics
• Sounding Rockets
• Ultraviolet Instrumentation
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Rajib Ganguly is an Associate Professor of Physics and Program Director in the Department of Applied and Engineering Physics at the College of Innovation and Technology , University of Michigan-Flint. He previously held roles in the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, & Physics under the College of Arts and Sciences from 2009 to 2021. Education : Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics (2002) from The Pennsylvania State University. Research Interests : Focus on quasar outflows , supermassive black holes , intrinsic absorption lines , and circumgalactic medium using observational data from Hubble Space Telescope and other instruments. Grants : Multiple NASA-funded projects on quasar outflows, including Mapping the Multiphase High Velocity Clouds (2012-2015) and The Geometry of Quasar Outflows (2012-2015). Professional Contributions : Published extensively in journals like Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and The Astrophysical Journal , with a focus on quasar winds , gas dynamics , and galactic halo studies .

• Astrophysics
• Supermassive Black Holes
• Quasars
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Professor Elaine Sadler is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Science. She has served as Director of CAASTRO (2014–2018), overseeing a network of over 100 scientists and 40 research students across seven universities and international partners. Her research focuses on extragalactic astronomy, utilizing radio and optical telescopes to study cosmic phenomena. She has held leadership roles, including President of the International Astronomical Union's Division VIII (Galaxies and the Universe) and Chair of Australia's National Committee for Astronomy. Recent research highlights include studies on radio spectral energy distributions, circumgalactic medium gas dynamics, and fast radio bursts. Her work bridges observational techniques with theoretical models, contributing to our understanding of galaxy evolution and cosmology. Elaine has received prestigious recognitions such as the AO (Australian Officer) and FAA (Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science). She has secured major grants, including the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) and infrastructure funding for advanced radio astronomy receivers. Her collaborations span global institutions, reflecting her influential role in astrophysical research networks.

• Extragalactic Astronomy
• Radio Astronomy
• Optical Astronomy
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Anna Scaife is a Professor of Radio Astronomy and a member of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Theory Group. Her work focuses on radio astronomy, including the study of magnetic fields, galaxy clusters, and radio galaxies, utilizing advanced observational techniques and machine learning methods. She is actively involved in large-scale projects such as the LOFAR telescope and contributes to the MIGHTEE survey. Her research encompasses cosmic magnetism, interstellar medium dynamics, and the application of machine learning to classify radio galaxy morphologies. She has published over 100 articles and supervised 22 research works. Awards include three notable recognitions (details not specified). Her contributions span foundational models, polarization studies, and algorithm development for radio interferometry. Research interests include radio galaxy classification, cosmic web magnetic fields, and computational methods for large astronomical datasets. She explores topics like uncertainty quantification in deep learning and Bayesian approaches for image reconstruction. Her work bridges theoretical astrophysics and data-driven methodologies, addressing challenges in high-energy phenomena and galactic evolution.

• Radio Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Evolution
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Stella Ocker is a Brinson Prize Postdoctoral Fellow at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Carnegie Observatories, affiliated with the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy in the Astronomy Department. Her research focuses on using pulsars, fast radio bursts (FRBs), and multi-wavelength observations to study the interstellar and intergalactic medium. She is part of the NANOGrav Collaboration, the DSA-110 science team, and the pulsar working groups for DSA-2000 and the Square Kilometer Array (SKA). Her work addresses the distribution and dynamics of ionized gas in the Galaxy and beyond, with a particular emphasis on radio surveys like DSA-2000 and CHORD. Key research areas include probing circumgalactic turbulence via FRBs and pulsars, analyzing scattering variability in FRB environments, and studying plasma structures around neutron stars. She has contributed to projects like the NE2001p electron density model implementation and investigations of non-radiative shocks in stellar bow shocks. Ocker has also explored the heliosphere-interstellar medium interaction, leveraging Voyager 1 data to study plasma waves in interstellar space. Her awards include the Brinson Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship. Ocker collaborates extensively with international teams and contributes to major initiatives like NANOGrav’s gravitational wave detection efforts and the DSA-2000 survey. Her research bridges observational astronomy with theoretical modeling, addressing fundamental questions about cosmic plasma dynamics and the structure of the Galactic and extragalactic medium.

• Astrophysics
• Radio Astronomy
• Pulsar Astronomy
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Evan Scannapieco is a Professor of Astrophysics at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE). His research focuses on understanding feedback processes in galaxy formation and the evolution of elements across cosmic time. He holds academic appointments since 2007, progressing from Assistant to Professor. Scannapieco earned his Ph.D. in Physics from UC Berkeley (2001) and an A.B. in Physics from Harvard (1996). Education: Harvard University (A.B. 1996), UC Berkeley (MS 1999, Ph.D. 2001) Appointments: NSF Postdoc (2001-03), SESE Assistant Professor (2007-13), Associate Professor (2013-18), Full Professor (2018-present) His research emphasizes AGN feedback, first stars, galaxy outflows, and turbulence. Key projects include modeling galactic winds, studying circumgalactic medium turbulence, and analyzing supernova-driven processes. Scannapieco has led over $5M in federal grants from NASA and NSF, focusing on simulations of galaxy formation and cosmic enrichment. He advises a diverse team of students and postdocs, including current PhD candidates Edward Buie and J’Neil Cottle. Notable past advisees include Richard Sarmento (now at US Naval Academy) and Alexander Spacek (Los Alamos). Scannapieco has organized workshops like the Turbulent Life of Cosmic Baryons (2019) and contributed to projects like the LOFAR radio telescope initiative. Awards: Dr. Manuel Servín Faculty Award (2019), NASA HQ Honor Award (2019), Ontario Research & Innovation Optical Network Discovery Award (2007), and the NSF Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (2001). Scannapieco serves on NASA committees including the Astrophysics Theory Program and chairs the DEI Task Force for the Astrophysics Division. He also chairs the NASA Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Task Force and leads HPC allocation efforts for astrophysics.

• AGN Feedback
• Galaxy Formation
• Supernovae
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