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Professor David Alexander is a distinguished academic at Durham University's Department of Physics, where he serves as Professor and Chair of Board of Examiners. His responsibilities include Head of Section for Astronomy and Director of Postgraduate Research, demonstrating his significant leadership role within the department. Alexander is also responsible for teaching the Stars Lecturer component of the Level 2 Stars and Galaxies course. His primary research interests focus on Active Galactic Nuclei, black holes, and galaxy formation and evolution, representing core areas in modern astrophysics. Alexander's work spans observational and theoretical aspects of high-energy astrophysics, with particular emphasis on understanding the connections between supermassive black holes and their host galaxies across cosmic time. His research leverages data from major international facilities including NuSTAR, ALMA, DESI, and XMM-Newton, conducting multi-wavelength studies that combine X-ray, infrared, optical, and radio observations. Analysis of his most recent publications reveals a strong focus on AGN demographics, obscuration mechanisms, quasar environments, and the role of AGN in galaxy evolution. His work frequently explores the connection between AGN activity and galaxy properties, with particular attention to the cosmic evolution of these relationships. Recent papers demonstrate increasing emphasis on large-scale surveys and statistical approaches to understanding AGN populations. Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2000-2012) Philip Leverhulme Prize (2000-2008) Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2000-2003) Thomson Reuters ESI highly cited researcher over 2002-2012 Professor Alexander has been instrumental in numerous major survey projects including the NuSTAR extragalactic surveys, DESI quasar studies, and the VST ATLAS Quasar Survey. His collaborative work spans international teams and leverages cutting-edge observational facilities across the electromagnetic spectrum. His research group focuses on understanding the physical processes that govern AGN activity and their connection to galaxy evolution, with particular emphasis on obscured AGN populations and their role in the cosmic black hole growth history.

• Active Galactic Nuclei
• Black Holes
• Galaxy Formation and Evolution

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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Bryan E. Penprase is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Vice President for Sponsored Research and External Academic Relations at Soka University of America. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and degrees from Stanford University. His research spans archeoastronomy, quasar absorption line spectroscopy, and liberal arts education in Asia. Penprase has served as Dean of Faculty at SUA, a founding faculty member of Yale-NUS College, and Chair of Physics and Astronomy at Pomona College. Education: PhD, Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago (1992) MS, Applied Physics, Stanford University BS, Physics, Stanford University Research interests include: Global liberal arts curriculum design Cultural astronomy Type Ia supernova dynamics His recent academic leadership includes developing SUA's interdisciplinary Life Sciences program, launching Teaching Innovation Grants, and organizing international conferences on STEM education. Penprase has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and two books on astrophysics and education. Key administrative roles: Director, Yale-NUS Centre for Teaching and Learning Member, NUS Teaching Academy Co-founder, Liberal Arts Consortium for Online Learning (LACOL)

• STEM Education for the 21st Century
• Liberal Arts and Higher Education in Asia
• Archeoastronomy and Cultural Astronomy
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Kyle Dawson is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah, where he has been employed since 2009. He currently serves as both a full Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, having progressed from Assistant Professor (2008-2015) to Associate Professor (2015-2019) before achieving his current position in 2019. His institutional affiliation places him within the College of Science at the University of Utah, a major research university in the western United States. Dawson earned his BA in Physics from Cornell University in 1998, followed by a PhD in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004. After completing his doctoral studies, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory before joining the University of Utah faculty. His educational background in physics provided the foundation for his transition into observational cosmology, where he has made significant contributions through large-scale spectroscopic surveys. Professor Dawson's research focuses on observational cosmology through large spectroscopic surveys designed to measure the fundamental properties of the universe. He is currently the co-Spokesperson for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), a major cosmological survey that has produced numerous high-impact publications in 2024-2025. Previously, he served as Principal Investigator for the Extended Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (eBOSS), which concluded in 2020 with final cosmological measurements. His work centers on measuring baryon acoustic oscillations to constrain cosmic expansion history, dark energy properties, neutrino masses, and to test General Relativity. His research group employs techniques including galaxy clustering analysis, quasar astrophysics, and large-scale structure mapping to address fundamental questions in cosmology. The analysis of Dawson's recent publications reveals a strong focus on extracting cosmological constraints from the DESI survey data. His work spans multiple aspects of cosmological analysis, including baryon acoustic oscillation measurements, full-shape power spectrum analysis, imaging systematics mitigation, and cross-correlation studies with cosmic microwave background data. The publications demonstrate collaborative work with large international teams and contribute to increasingly precise measurements of cosmological parameters, with particular attention to dark energy equation of state, neutrino masses, and potential deviations from General Relativity. Professor Dawson has secured significant research funding throughout his career, including multiple grants from the Department of Energy (DOE), NASA, and the National Science Foundation. His grant portfolio includes leadership roles in major cosmological surveys like DESI and eBOSS, as well as support for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. His research group has mentored numerous students who have gone on to successful careers in academia, industry, and data science fields. Dawson leads a vibrant research group at the University of Utah focused on cosmological data analysis from large spectroscopic surveys. His current team includes two postdoctoral researchers (Angela Berti and Sarah Eftekharzadeh) and a graduate student (Allyson Brodzeller). The group specializes in galaxy clustering analysis, quasar astrophysics, and machine learning applications to spectroscopic data. The research environment fosters collaboration with international teams working on DESI and related cosmological surveys, providing students with opportunities to engage with cutting-edge cosmological research and large-scale data analysis techniques.

• Cosmology
• Observational Astronomy
• Dark Energy
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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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Elena D'Onghia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on unraveling the dynamical processes that shape the stellar structure of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies using analytical models and high-resolution numerical simulations. She leverages data from the GAIA satellite to study galactic evolution, emphasizing the importance of understanding our cosmic environment beyond the Solar System. University: University of Wisconsin-Madison Department: Astronomy Contact: edonghia@astro.wisc.edu | 4504 Sterling Hall Research Interests D'Onghia's work spans galactic dynamics, stellar structure formation, and interstellar medium processes. She investigates how gravitational interactions, stellar bars, and supernova-driven outflows influence galactic morphology. Her studies often integrate multi-wavelength observations with cosmological simulations to trace the evolution of galaxies like the Milky Way and Magellanic Cloud analogs. Recent Publications Her recent articles highlight galactic disk corrugations, starburst outflows in the LMC, and the role of classical bulges in shaping stellar bars. Collaborative projects include the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and ALMA-based studies of high-redshift galaxies. Scientific Awards 2018-2020 Vilas Associate Professor Research Fellow 2013-2017 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow 2013 Kavli Fellow Frontiers of Science 2009-2012 Keck Fellowship (Harvard) 2005-2006 Max-Planck Research Fellowship

• Galactic Dynamics
• Stellar Structure Formation
• Numerical Simulations
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Laura Lopez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Ohio State University, where she has been a faculty member since 2015. Her research focuses on supernovae (SNe), gamma-ray bursts, and the interstellar medium (ISM), with an emphasis on bridging observational data and theoretical models. She employs multiwavelength observations (radio to gamma-ray) to study stellar birth and death processes, particularly how supernova remnants reveal explosion geometries and how stellar feedback impacts star-forming regions. Education: Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics (2011), University of California, Santa Cruz M.S. in Astronomy & Astrophysics (2007), University of California, Santa Cruz B.S. in Physics (2004), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research Interests: Lopez investigates supernova remnants' morphological signatures to distinguish between core-collapse and Type Ia explosions, and maps pressures from stellar feedback (radiation, winds, shocks) in regions like 30 Doradus. Her work also addresses galactic winds in starburst galaxies (e.g., M82) using X-ray and infrared observations. She leads the PHANGS multiwavelength galaxy survey, emphasizing star formation and feedback across the electromagnetic spectrum. Awards & Honors: 2022 AAS High-Energy Astrophysics Division Early Career Prize 2016 Annie Jump Cannon Award Cottrell Scholar (2019), NASA Group Achievement Award (2019) Multiple fellowships (Hubble, Einstein, Kavli) Advocacy & Outreach: Lopez co-chairs the AAS Committee on the Status of Minorities in Astronomy and co-leads the OSU Astronomy Diversity Committee. She expanded the Physics Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program to astronomy and advocates for STEM diversity through initiatives like BlackinAstro. Key Projects: PHANGS (Panchromatic Hubble Andromeda Treasury Survey) Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite (AXIS) mission concept JWST observations of starburst galaxies

• Supernovae and Gamma Ray Bursts
• Interstellar Medium
• Star Formation in Galaxies
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Dr. Joanne Dawson is an Associate Professor at Macquarie University's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and a Research Scientist at CSIRO Space & Astronomy. She holds a BSc (First Class Honours) from University College London and a PhD from Nagoya University. Previously, she was an ARC DECRA Fellow, Bolton Fellow at CASS, and ARC Super Science Fellow at the University of Tasmania, joining Macquarie in 2014. Her research focuses on radio astronomical studies of the interstellar medium (ISM), including: Evolution of ISM in Milky Way/nearby galaxies Molecular cloud formation mechanisms 'Dark ISM' bridging atomic/molecular regimes SPLASH and GASKAP survey leadership Radio spectral line tracers correlated with IR/optical data Her recent publications (2023-2025) predominantly explore observational astrophysics, characterized by: High-energy transients and radio emissions Galactic-scale molecular spectroscopy Interstellar turbulence and cloud dynamics Innovative radio telescope methodologies Awards include: Vice-Chancellor’s Educational Leader Award (2022, team) She currently supervises 2 PhD and 3 MRes students, having completed supervision of 6 MRes and 3 PhD students. Key grants include ARC Discovery and CSIRO projects studying star formation, galactic structure, and radio astronomy instrumentation. She directs HDR for the Astrophysics and Space Technologies Research Centre, serves as MAPS MRes Programme Director, and leads research teams for SPLASH and GASKAP surveys utilizing Australia Telescope National Facility resources.

• Radio Astronomy
• Interstellar Medium
• Molecular Cloud Formation
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Joop Schaye is a Full Professor at Leiden University, affiliated with the Leiden Observatory within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on galaxy formation, the intergalactic medium (IGM), and cosmological hydrodynamical simulations. He leads the FLAMINGO and COLIBRE projects, building on prior work with OWLS and EAGLE simulations. Role: Professor of Galaxy Formation and IGM Research Affiliation: Leiden Observatory, Faculty of Science Research & Group His group includes current PhD candidates (e.g., Jeger Broxterman, William McDonald) and postdocs (e.g., Victor Forouhar Moreno). Former students include Roi Kugel and Jorryt Matthee. Active collaborations involve MUSE surveys and Athena X-ray instrumentation. Awards Appointed member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) in 2025, recognizing his contributions to astrophysics. Teaching Teaches the Spring 2025 MSc course Large-scale structure and galaxy formation .

• Galaxy Formation
• Intergalactic Medium (IGM)
• Cosmology
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Dr. Patricia Schady is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics & Astrophysics at the University of Bath, where she conducts cutting-edge research in high-energy astrophysics. She is actively involved in major observational and theoretical projects, including those utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope and the Very Large Telescope, and is currently accepting doctoral students. Department: Department of Physics Astrophysics University: University of Bath Rank: Senior Lecturer Email: P.Schady@bath.ac.uk Her research primarily focuses on gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and their host galaxies, leveraging these extreme events as probes of star-forming galaxies in the early Universe. She also investigates superluminous supernovae, kilonovae, galaxy evolution, and the cosmic build-up of dust and heavy elements. Her work bridges observational astronomy with theoretical modeling, contributing significantly to multi-messenger astrophysics. The recent publications highlight a strong emphasis on metallicity measurements in distant galaxies using JWST, GRB afterglow modeling, and progenitor systems of supernovae. These works reflect expertise in spectroscopic analysis, high-redshift observations, and the physical conditions of interstellar media in extreme environments. While no specific awards are listed, her leadership as Principal Investigator on multiple research projects—such as the JWST-based metallicity survey and the GROND legacy survey—and her role as a peer reviewer for journals like Astronomy & Astrophysics and funding bodies like STFC underscore her recognition in the scientific community. She has supervised at least one doctoral or research student and is actively engaged in collaborative networks across Europe and beyond. Her research is supported by grants from the Science and Technology Facilities Council and involves coordination with international teams such as ENGRAVE and STARGATE. Dr. Schady contributes to the scientific ecosystem through grant and publication peer review, conference presentations (including speaking at "Celebrating 20 Years of Swift Discoveries"), and public engagement via media coverage and social platforms.

• Gamma Ray Bursts
• Astrophysics
• High-Energy Transients
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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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Rongmon Bordoloi is an Assistant Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University's College of Sciences, specializing in galactic and extragalactic astrophysics. His research focuses on the origins and evolution of galaxies, particularly leveraging the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) for post-launch observational programs. He investigates circumgalactic and intergalactic medium dynamics, galaxy outflows, and cosmic reionization processes. Key research areas include: (1) gas flows around galaxies, (2) ultraviolet properties of multiphase gas, (3) circumgalactic medium (CGM) structure in systems like Andromeda, and (4) high-redshift galaxy-quasar interactions. Recent work explores the interplay between galactic evolution and cosmic-scale phenomena using state-of-the-art observational techniques. His recent publications (2024–2025) highlight studies on galactic outflows, reionization epoch dynamics, and quasar-galaxy correlations. Despite his prolific research output, no formal awards, grants, or advising records are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. No lab affiliations or team collaborations are detailed in the available data.

• Galactic Evolution
• Astrophysics
• Circumgalactic Medium
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Susan Clark is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Stanford University and a Senior Member of KIPAC (Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology). She leads the Cosmic Magnetism & Interstellar Physics research group and serves as co-director of the Center for Decoding the Universe at Stanford. Her research focuses on understanding astrophysical magnetism and the physics of the interstellar medium across multiple scales, from diffuse gas to dense star-forming regions. Clark received her Ph.D. in 2017 from Columbia University as an NSF Graduate Fellow, following undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a Morehead-Cain scholarship. Prior to joining Stanford in September 2021, she was a NASA Hubble Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Her research tackles fundamental questions about the structure of the Milky Way's magnetic field, the nature of interstellar turbulence, and the role of magnetism in star formation. Clark and her group decipher the magnetic interstellar medium using multiwavelength observations and innovative data analysis techniques, employing tracers including gas line emission and absorption, polarized dust and synchrotron emission, starlight polarization, Zeeman splitting, and Faraday rotation. Her work has significant implications for cosmic microwave background research, particularly in understanding and removing galactic foregrounds. Clark collaborates on numerous major telescope projects including the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT), Simons Observatory (SO), CMB-S4, CCAT-Prime, LiteBIRD, and the Galactic Australian SKA Pathfinder (GASKAP). She co-founded the Pan-Experiment Galactic Science Group to facilitate Milky Way science with CMB experiment data. 2025 AAS Warner Prize 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship Unsung Hero Award (2019) for prison teaching work Clark mentors a large research group comprising postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers. Her group's work is funded by grants from the NSF and NASA. Beyond research, Clark is committed to teaching and outreach, having previously taught through the Princeton Prison Teaching Initiative and expressing enthusiasm for making STEM more inclusive. She particularly enjoys teaching courses related to radiative processes, fluid dynamics, and the interstellar medium. The Cosmic Magnetism & Interstellar Physics group maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions and telescope facilities worldwide, with particular emphasis on developing new data analysis techniques for studying magnetic fields in both galactic and extragalactic contexts.

• Astrophysical Magnetism
• Interstellar Medium Physics
• Cosmic Magnetic Fields
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Megan E Donahue is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on galaxy clusters, intergalactic gas physics, and cosmology, with a particular emphasis on AGN feedback mechanisms and star formation regulation. Education: Ph.D., University of Colorado (1990) Her work explores how supermassive black holes influence their host galaxies' circumgalactic medium, the properties of galaxy clusters as cosmological probes, and the thermodynamics of intergalactic gas. She employs multiwavelength observations (infrared to X-ray) to study these phenomena. Recent publications highlight advancements in understanding galaxy cluster evolution via projects like CHEX-MATE and SPT-Chandra surveys, with key contributions to AGN feedback models, intracluster light dynamics, and high-redshift galaxy studies using JWST and HST. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society (2016) President of the American Astronomical Society (2017) Professor Donahue is also deeply involved in public service, education reform in astronomy, and outreach activities including textbook authorship and public talks.

• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Galaxy Clusters
• Intergalactic Gas Physics
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Prof. Dr. Dominik J. Bomans is a Professor at the Astronomical Institute of Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, located at GAFO 03 / 973, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801 Bochum. His research interests are broad and deep, spanning: Formation and evolution of dwarf galaxies Low surface brightness galaxies Diffuse warm and hot interstellar medium Galactic outflows, winds, and the circumgalactic medium Starburst galaxies at intermediate and high redshift Magnetic fields in galaxies, their circumgalactic medium, and the intergalactic medium Interstellar absorption lines of the warm and hot interstellar, circumgalactic, and intergalactic medium Interaction of massive stars with the interstellar medium Massive stellar transients His work bridges the gap between observational astronomy and theoretical astrophysics, with a focus on understanding the lifecycle of galaxies, the physics of their gaseous environments, and the role of magnetic fields and stellar feedback in galactic evolution. No students, awards, or publications are listed on his current webpage. He can be contacted via email at bomans@astro.ruhr-uni-bochum.de .

• Formation and evolution of dwarf galaxies
• Low surface brightness galaxies
• Diffuse warm and hot interstellar medium
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