PhD position: Dr. Simon Campbell

Monash University, Australia

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I supervise a wide range of projects stellar astronomy. They include modelling stars in 1D or 3D, deciphering the origin of the elements (stellar nucleosynthesis), and observing using optical telescopes (high-resolution spectroscopy) and space-based telescopes (asteroseismology). The uniting theme of these research projects is to expand our understanding of stars with masses similar to the Sun, which are some of the most numerous stars in the Universe.

  • "Weighing stars using stellar vibrations: Asteroseismic masses of Red Giant Stars using space telescope data"
  • "Using optical telescope spectroscopy and Gaia data of star clusters to decipher the mystery of the Lithium-rich giant stars" (with Prof. John Lattanzio)
  • "The origin of the heavy elements: Computer simulations of neutron-capture nucleosynthesis in violent episodes suffered by ancient stars" (with Dr. Carolyn Doherty)
  • "Applying 3D stellar hydrodynamics findings to 1D stellar codes: Improving the modelling of convection in stars"

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