PhD candidate in Astrophysics, Swinburne University of Technology
I am a final year PhD Candidate in the field of observational Astrophysics.
I spend my days chasing the fastest bursts in the Universe, caused by the most energetic stellar events. I am a member of the Deeper, Wider, Faster program, an innovative simultaneous and multi multiwavelength observational program taking a proactive approach to hunt down cosmic explosions.
Space is getting crowded with satellites and space junk. How do we avoid collisions?
Oct 20, 2023 13:14 pm UTC| Technology
Reports this week suggest a near-collision between an Australian satellite and a suspected Chinese military satellite. Meanwhile, earlier this month, the US government issued the first ever space junk fine. The Federal...
Hunting galaxies far far away – here's how anyone can explore the universe
Jan 03, 2022 12:14 pm UTC| Science
This article is part of a series explaining how readers can learn the skills to take part in activities that academics love doing as part of their work. By far my favourite thing about my job as an astronomer is those...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
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