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Prof Steven Longmore

Astrophysics Research Institute

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

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I am a Professor of Astrophysics within the Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI) and head of the ARI’s Astro-Ecology group. My astrophysics research aims to understand how the Universe evolves over cosmic time to produce the spectacular variety of stars, planets and life we see today. In particular, I’m interested in understanding how clouds of gas in space collapse to form star systems, and how changes in these gas clouds might alter the way in which stars, planets and ultimately life may evolve. I also have a keen interest in applying astronomical techniques to tackle problems a little closer to home, such as conservation of endangered species, helping search and rescue teams identify the optimal way to find people, or trying to stop peat fires that are a major contributor to climate change.

Degrees

University of Durham, UK, MPhys
University of New South Wales, Australia, PhD

Academic appointments

Research Associate, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 2010 - present
ESO ALMA Fellow, European Southern Observatory, 2010 - 2013
SMA Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 2007 - 2010

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