I was born and grew up in Kent, UK, known as the 'Garden of England' because of its lovely countryside (see picture). I gained an MPhys in Physics from Durham University in 2018, and completed my PhD in the Astronomy Department at the University of Nottingham in 2022.
My research mainly focuses on simulations of galaxy clusters. I am particularly interested in cluster dynamics, the evolution of infalling galaxies and groups, and connecting these to large-scale structure and galaxy evolution. I am involved with The Three Hundred project, a large catalogue of galaxy clusters, simulated with multiple physics models.
Outside of astronomy, I spend my time rock climbing (mostly indoors) and listening to music (mostly from the 1990s), so please talk to me about either of these! I also have a strong interest in science outreach; I lead the public outreach efforts from the Waterloo Centre for Astrophysics, regularly communicate astrophysics to the public through talks, writing, and media appearances.
'Oast houses in the Kent countryside'
(MelaQuin, Deviant Art)