Connecting galaxy evolution and the growth of supermassive black holes

Lead Research Organisation: University of Leicester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

This project will focus on identifying Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) and connecting their properties with the evolution of the galaxies they lie in. We will use galaxy surveys, incorporating data from a range of facilities to identify galaxies at different cosmic epochs and in different evolutionary states. We will then use multiwavelength datasets, infrared imaging, and radio data to identify AGN within these galaxies and determine their properties. We will track how the levels of AGN activity depend on the galaxy properties to provide new insights into the processes fuelling and regulating black hole growth across the evolving galaxy population.

Publications

10 25 50

Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ST/N504117/1 01/10/2015 31/03/2021
1936302 Studentship ST/N504117/1 01/10/2017 30/06/2021 Keir Birchall
ST/R504890/1 01/10/2017 30/09/2021
1936302 Studentship ST/R504890/1 01/10/2017 30/06/2021 Keir Birchall