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Research

I am a Professor of Astronomy at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Lund University. My astronomical research work is focussed on answering three questions: 1) How common are planetary systems which contain habitable worlds? 2) How do black holes form, grow and interact with their surroundings? 3) What powers the most-energetic explosions in the Universe?

I am also involved in e-science more broadly, for example as coordinator of the Lund node of the eSSENCE Strategic Research Area. Activity in Lund spans an extensive range of research disciplines. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology

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