Astrophysics & Space Physics
Astrophysics and Space Physics is involved in research on an extensive range of areas, including symbiotic stars, solar physics, space weather, active galactic nuclei, emission line diagnostics, and image processing and machine learning for astrophysics.
Academics
Academics in the School who work in this area are:
- Prof. Brian Espey
- Prof. Kate Maguire
- Prof. Neale Gibson
- Prof. Luca Matrà
- Prof. Evan Keane
The following researchers hold Adjunct positions in the area of Astrophysics & Space Physics:
- Prof. Peter Gallagher (DIAS; Adjunct Professor)
- Prof. Tom Ray (Robert Ball Adjunct Professor of Astrophysics & Professor at DIAS)
- Prof. Luke Drury (Andrews Professor of Astronomy & DIAS; Andrews Professor of Astronomy, 1783)
- Prof. Simon Jeffery (Adjunct Professor & Research Astronomer at Armagh Observatory)
Research Groups
Our research groups are listed below:
Stellar Physics and Light Pollution
Prof. Brian Espey
Supernovae and explosive transients
Prof. Kate Maguire
Exoplanet Atmospheres Group
Prof. Neale Gibson