جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

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

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.

• High-energy transient phenomena
• Fast radio bursts
• Tidal disruption events
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Wenbin Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of California Berkeley, where he conducts theoretical research on high-energy transient phenomena. He is also affiliated with the Theoretical Astrophysics Center at UC Berkeley. PhD in Astronomy, University of Texas at Austin (2018) Bachelor in Physics, Peking University (2013) Professor Lu specializes in extreme astrophysical events that serve as natural laboratories for studying physics under conditions of high energy density, strong gravity, and intense magnetic fields. His work integrates multiple physical domains including plasma physics, relativistic hydrodynamics, radiative transfer, and stellar dynamics. He maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide and encourages student involvement in his projects. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on tidal disruption events and fast radio bursts, with increasing emphasis on multi-messenger approaches and theoretical modeling of observational data from facilities like JWST, Chandra, and radio telescopes. His work demonstrates consistent theoretical innovation in explaining complex transient phenomena. Burke Fellow at Caltech (2018-2021) Lyman Spitzer Fellow at Princeton University (2021-2022) Professor Lu actively mentors students and postdocs, with many projects originating from discussions with junior researchers. He teaches courses in Radiation and Stars at UC Berkeley. His research is supported by multiple grants that enable computational modeling and observational collaborations across various wavelengths. His theoretical work often involves complex numerical simulations of astrophysical phenomena, particularly focusing on the hydrodynamic evolution of stellar debris in tidal disruption events and plasma processes in fast radio burst emission mechanisms.

William Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Planetary Science
• Astrophysics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William Newman is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), currently on sabbatical at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His primary academic home resides within UCLA's geoscience and planetary science division. His educational credentials include: B.Sc. (Hon.) in Physics from the University of Alberta, Canada (1971) M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Alberta, Canada (1972) M.S. in Astronomy and Space Science from Cornell University (1975) Ph.D. in Astronomy and Space Science from Cornell University (1979) Professor Newman applies theoretical physics and applied mathematics to solve critical real-world problems across multiple disciplines. His research spans statistical techniques for climate change assessment, earthquake hazard modeling, solar system evolution (including collision risks from trans-Jovian bodies), astrophysical jet dynamics, and pattern emergence in complex systems. This interdisciplinary work bridges geophysics, planetary science, and astrophysics through rigorous mathematical frameworks. His publication record (2024-2016) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Semiconductor electron emission physics (GaAs nanotips, photoemission sources), (2) Solar system dynamics and celestial mechanics (N-body simulations, impact hazards), and (3) Complex systems analysis (earthquake patterns, statistical record-breaking events). These intersect physics, earth sciences, and computational mathematics through shared methodologies in statistical modeling and nonlinear dynamics. At UCLA, Newman developed innovative courses including a natural disasters undergraduate GE course (satisfying diversity requirements) and graduate-level planetary atmospheres and continuum mechanics curricula. His academic contributions include over 100 refereed papers and graduate textbooks published by Princeton and Cambridge University Presses, focusing on mathematical methods for geophysics and space physics.

Anatoly Spitkovskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• High-Energy Astrophysics
• Plasma Astrophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anatoly Spitkovsky is a Professor of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University. His work focuses on theoretical high-energy astrophysics, particularly relativistic outflows, pulsar magnetospheres, collisionless shocks, and nuclear burning on accreting neutron stars during X-ray bursts. He employs high-performance computing and numerical simulations to study these phenomena. Developed a numerical method for Force-Free Relativistic Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) to model pulsar magnetospheres. Investigated relativistic collisionless shocks using 3D particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations. Studied hydrodynamical effects in thermonuclear burning on neutron stars. His research bridges plasma physics, computational methods, and astrophysical observations, with applications to pulsar emission mechanisms and gamma-ray burst dynamics. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects and contributes to advancing simulation techniques for astrophysical systems.

• Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Star Formation
• Protostellar Disks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chris Matzner is a Professor and Associate Graduate Chair at the University of Toronto's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, affiliated with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics. He earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1999. His research focuses on astrophysical fluid dynamics, particularly star formation processes (protostellar disks, molecular clouds, energy feedback) and stellar explosions (supernovae, gamma-ray bursts), employing analytical, numerical, and observational approaches. His research encompasses: Dynamics of protostellar outflows and molecular cloud interactions Models for supernova shocks and gamma-ray burst mechanisms Fragmentation in star and planet formation Massive black hole accretion processes Evolution of giant molecular clouds Stellar feedback in galactic environments Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on supernova dynamics (particularly Type Ia explosions), star formation mechanisms in clusters and molecular clouds, shock wave physics in astrophysical contexts, and the development of astronomical instrumentation. The works demonstrate consistent focus on explosive transients, fluid dynamics in cosmic environments, and observational constraints on theoretical models. As Associate Graduate Chair, he oversees academic programs and student development. His laboratory affiliations include the Dunlap Institute's computational astrophysics and instrumentation groups. Current work involves modeling star cluster-galaxy interactions, tidal disruption events, and developing next-generation UV/IR detectors.

Edison P. Liangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High Energy Density Physics
• High Energy Astrophysics
• Plasma Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Edison P. Liang is the Andrew Hays Buchanan Professor of Astrophysics at Rice University, where he has served since 1991. Previously, he held positions at Stanford University, Michigan State University, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where he led research groups in plasma physics and astrophysics. His research focuses on relativistic plasma physics, high-energy density physics, laser-plasma interactions, and high-energy astrophysical phenomena. He earned his BA (1967) and PhD (1971) in Physics from UC Berkeley, supported by the UC Science Fellowship and Anthony Scholarship. Key professional milestones include: Recipient of the British SRC Senior Visiting Scientist Fellowship (1974) Co-founder of the High Energy Density Laboratory Astrophysics (HEDLA) conference series Contributor to major NAS and SAUUL reports on High Energy Density Physics Organized over a dozen international astrophysics conferences Current research emphasizes computational modeling of relativistic plasmas, laboratory astrophysics, and antimatter creation using intense lasers. His group collaborates on both theoretical and experimental projects, with active involvement in HEDP applications to fusion, gamma-ray generation, and medical physics. Recent studies include relativistic jet dynamics, magnetic reconnection mechanisms, and shock-driven particle acceleration processes. Awarded over 300 peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings, Liang is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and holds honorary memberships in Sigma Xi and Phi Beta Kappa. His group advises current graduate students Kyle Perez and Brandon Cage, with notable alumni including Guy Hilburn and Yingchao Lu. Research infrastructure includes advanced computational simulations and collaborations with national labs like LLNL.

Masaru Shibataمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Relativistic Astrophysics
• Gravitational Waves
• Numerical Relativity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Masaru Shibata is a leading figure in computational relativistic astrophysics, currently serving as Director at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) since 2018 and Professor at Kyoto University's Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics since 2009. His career spans multiple prestigious institutions including University of Tokyo and Osaka University. PhD in Physics, Kyoto University (1994) Graduate studies in Physics, Kyoto University (1989-1993) Undergraduate in Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (1985-1989) As a Professor with primary focus on Relativistic Astrophysics , Shibata's research investigates gravitational wave sources , neutron star mergers , black hole formation , and multimessenger astrophysics . His work combines general relativistic simulations , magnetohydrodynamic modeling , and neutrino radiation studies to understand high-energy cosmic phenomena. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate expertise in supermassive star collapse , binary neutron star merger dynamics , and black hole-torus systems . These studies employ advanced numerical relativity techniques with applications to gravitational wave astronomy and gamma-ray burst modeling . 2025 Japan's Medal of Honor (Shiju-houshou) 2018 Nishina Memorial Prize 2013 International Society of General Relativity and Gravitation Fellow 2010 JSAP Excellent Young Researchers Prize 2008 Physical Society of Japan Outstanding Paper Award 2003 Nishinomiya-Yukawa Memorial Prize Shibata contributes to both theoretical frameworks and computational methodology in relativistic astrophysics, maintaining active collaborations with international research teams while leading computational projects at his dual institutions.

Patricia Schadyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Gamma Ray Bursts
• Astrophysics
• High-Energy Transients
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

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.

Yi-Hsin Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Plasma Physics
• Computational Plasma Physics
• Magnetic Reconnection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yi-Hsin Liu is an Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Dartmouth College. His research focuses on theoretical and computational plasma physics, particularly magnetic reconnection processes in space, astrophysical, and laboratory plasmas. He contributes to NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) Mission studying Earth's magnetosphere. His work bridges fundamental plasma physics with observations from space missions. Education: B.S., National Taiwan University Ph.D., University of Maryland Research interests include magnetic reconnection's role in energy conversion, wave-particle interactions, and applications to solar physics, magnetospheric dynamics, and astrophysical plasmas. His group develops first-principles theories and simulations to explain reconnection rates and dynamics across scales. Publications highlight breakthroughs in relativistic reconnection theory, 3D reconnection structures, and kinetic-scale plasma processes. His work has advanced understanding of solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and space weather phenomena. Liu's lab (Liu's Plasma Physics Group) collaborates with NASA missions and uses advanced numerical simulations. He actively engages in plasma physics education and outreach through Dartmouth's academic programs.

• Gamma-ray bursts
• Gravitational waves
• Quasars
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Johan Peter Uldall Fynbo is a Full Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute and affiliated with the Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on Gamma-ray bursts , quasars , gravitational wave sources , and early Universe galaxies . Born 1971 in Vejle, Denmark Married to Charlotte Harkjær Fynbo (2003) with two children Fluent in Danish, English, and German Academic background: Cand. scient in Physics (1998), Århus University PhD in Natural Science (2000), Århus University Research interests center on spectroscopy of gamma-ray burst host galaxies , quasar absorption systems , and gravitational wave counterparts . He studies damped Lyman-alpha absorbers and metal-rich galaxies to understand cosmic chemical evolution. Selected publications include kilonovae associated with neutron star mergers, Gaia-assisted quasar discoveries, and dark burst investigations. His work bridges transient phenomena and galaxy formation across cosmic time. Scientific awards : Vennerne Hans Hansen og Bjarne Preetzmann-Aggerholm's Legat (1991) European Southern Observatory Research Fellowship (2000) Direktør M. C. Holst's Legat (2012) Teaching includes courses on Galaxies, Cosmology, and Observational Astrophysics. He has supervised over 10 PhD students and numerous Master's candidates on topics related to gamma-ray bursts and quasar environments .

Luca Comissoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plasma Astrophysics
• Gravitational Waves
• Cosmology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Luca Comisso is an Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Department of Astronomy. His research focuses on plasma astrophysics, integrating plasma physics, high-energy astrophysics, and astroparticle physics. Comisso's work explores particle acceleration mechanisms, plasma turbulence, magnetic reconnection, and black hole dynamics, supported by grants from NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy. Education: Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic University of Milan Master's in Space Engineering, Polytechnic University of Milan Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, Polytechnic University of Turin Research Interests: Comisso investigates extreme astrophysical phenomena such as black hole energy extraction, relativistic jets, and particle acceleration in environments like accretion disks and active galactic nuclei. His methodologies include supercomputer simulations and analytical models to study multi-messenger emissions (neutrinos, cosmic rays, electromagnetic radiation). Grants & Funding: Supported by NASA, NSF, and DOE grants Focus on turbulence, magnetic reconnection, and relativistic plasma dynamics Labs/Teams: Collaborates within the Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (visiting researcher).

Diego Altamiranoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Astrophysics
• High-Energy Astrophysics
• X-ray Astronomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Diego Altamirano is a faculty member at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering. His research focuses on high-energy astrophysics, particularly X-ray binaries, black holes, and accreting compact objects. He leads or co-leads multiple research projects funded by the Royal Society and STFC, including studies of black hole X-ray binaries and accretion processes. His work utilizes advanced facilities like NICER, JWST, and XMM-Newton. Professor Altamirano has supervised numerous PhD students in areas such as astrophysics and physics. He holds a Royal Society University Research Fellowship and has published extensively in journals like Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and The Astrophysical Journal. His research group collaborates with institutions globally, contributing to cutting-edge studies of accretion disk dynamics and compact object behavior.

• High-Energy Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Astro-Particle Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marco Ajello is an Associate Professor at Clemson University's College of Science, Department of Physics and Astronomy. He leads a research group focused on high-energy astrophysics, cosmology, and astro-particle physics, utilizing major NASA missions like Fermi, Swift, and NuSTAR. Ph.D. in Physics and Astrophysics, Technical University Munich (2007) M.S. in Particle Physics, University of Trieste (2003) B.S.+M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Palermo (2001) His research explores extreme cosmic environments, including supermassive black hole evolution, gamma-ray background radiation, and the role of the first stars in re-ionization. He collaborates with institutions such as Stanford University, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and the Complutense University of Madrid. Recent publications focus on the extragalactic γ-ray background, blazar spectral analysis, and Compton-thick AGN studies. His work integrates ground- and space-based telescopes (Fermi-LAT, NuSTAR, Swift) with computational resources like the Palmetto cluster. 2023 Dean’s Professorship Award 2023 Distinguished Doctoral Mentoring Award 2021 SC Governor's Young Scientist Award 2018 URSAA Award, Clemson 2008 Otto Hahn Medal, Max Planck Society Current advisees include graduate students Abhishek Desai and Lea Marcotulli, postdocs Vaidehi Paliya and Stefano Marchesi. He teaches courses ASTR-1020, ASTR-1010, and advanced astrophysics seminars (ASTR-8000 series).

Thomas M. Crawfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology
• Magnetic Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas M. Crawford is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences . His research focuses on Condensed Matter Physics , particularly magnetic materials at nanoscale lengths and pico/femtosecond timescales, utilizing self-assembly techniques for creating meta-architectures like magnetic nanoparticle arrays and multiferroic nanofibers. University: University of South Carolina College: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy Crawford’s work leverages extreme magnetic field gradients (millions of Tesla per meter) to pattern nanoparticles with nanometer resolution, enabling novel imaging and nano-optics studies. He founded the startup MagAssemble LLC (acquired by Thorlabs Inc. in 2019) and collaborates with institutions including the University of Colorado, Clemson University, and the University of Florida. His research is funded by the NSF DMR and SC EPSCoR . Recent publications span both Astrophysics (e.g., M87 jet polarization, black hole shadow studies with ALMA and EHT) and Materials Science (e.g., multiferroic nanofibers, machine learning applications in telescope pointing). This dual focus highlights his interdisciplinary bridge between nanoscale magnetic phenomena and cosmological observations.

• X-ray binaries
• Black holes
• Neutron stars
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Victoria Grinberg (she/her) is a Researcher and Project Scientist at the European Space Agency (ESA), with a focus on space science and high-energy astrophysics. She serves as the Research Fellows Coordinator and co-organizes the X-Wind collaboration, which integrates X-ray astronomy with stellar wind theory. Grinberg's expertise spans spectral and timing analysis of X-ray binaries, accretion/ejection processes around black holes and neutron stars, and the study of clumpy winds from massive supergiant stars. Her research combines multi-energy range observations and innovative methodologies to probe accretion geometry in extreme relativistic environments. She also bridges astronomy with climate science, assessing the carbon footprint of large astronomy meetings and advocating for sustainable practices in academia. Grinberg is actively involved in public outreach, delivering talks in English and German, contributing to educational initiatives like ARTÉ twitch streams, and creating scientific illustrations and academia-themed cartoons. Victoria Grinberg's recent publications highlight her ongoing work in X-ray binaries, black hole and neutron star environments, and stellar wind dynamics. Her articles often integrate spectral-timing techniques, polarization studies, and multi-mission data from NICER, Chandra, and INTEGRAL. Key trends include the analysis of accretion disk geometry, wind density structures, and the impact of stellar wind variability on X-ray emission mechanisms.