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I am a theorist who uses large-scale hydrodynamic simulations to understand how the observable Universe evolves from the Big Bang until today. Interests include: Galaxy Formation, Intergalactic Medium, Reionization, Chemical Evolution, Galactic Outflows and Cosmology.
Observations of variable stars, and the application of statistical methods to problems in astronomy. I also teach courses in simulation, theoretical statistics and time series analysis.
Email: ckoen@uwc.ac.za | Publications | Personal Page
My main areas of research has been on the late stages of stellar structure and evolution, in particular Asymptotic Giant Branch stars, and stellar oscillations, both linear analysis and nonlinear simulation. I have also dabbled a bit in observational cosmology.
Email: eolivier@uwc.ac.za | Publications
The generation and evolution of cosmological perturbations that lead to large-scale structure, to gravitational waves and to magnetic fields in the Universe. Dark energy and modified gravity models for the late-time acceleration of the Universe and their observable predictions. Using observations, including radio telescopes like MeerKAT and SKA, to test models of the Universe.
Email: rmaartens@uwc.ac.za | Publications
Pulsating stars, specifically pulsating hot subdwarfs.
Email: dmk@saao.ac.za | Publications | Personal Page
I am currently a Professor in astrophysics at the The University of Oxford. I am heavily involved in developing the science case for the next generation of radio telescopes such as the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) and the Square Kilometer Array. I also lead one of the six public surveys to be conducted on the new VISTA near-infrared telescope.
Email: drmattjarvis@gmail.com | Publications | Personal Page