Andreea Font

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I am a theoretical cosmologist. My research interests are in the formation and evolution of galaxies, in particular in the formation of our own galaxy, the Milky Way. To this aim, I build computer simulations that follow the evolution of Milky Way-type galaxies since their birth until the present time.

I am particularly interested in making detailed comparisons between cosmological simulations of the Milky Way and the most up-to-date observational data in our Galaxy, for example, the data obtained from the Gaia satellite. Examples of my recent work include modelling of stellar haloes of Milky Way-type galaxies and of satellite dwarf galaxies orbiting these systems.

I also have an interest in deciphering the nature of dark matter and, to this aim, I develop models that help us distinguish between various possible dark matter particle candidates using cosmological simulations.

Experience

  • 2026–present
    Professor, Liverpool John Moores University
  • 2021–2026
    Reader, Liverpool John Moores University
  • 2012–2021
    Senior lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University
  • 2009–2012
    Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow (funded by Royal Society), University of Cambridge
  • 2006–2009
    STFC Postdoctoral Fellow, Durham University

Education

  • 2005 
    University of Victoria, Canada., PhD in Astronomy

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