PhD & Msc Projects
My current research interests are gravitational microlensing,
galaxy formation and gravitational lenses (including galaxy-scale multiple images
and giant arcs by clusters of galaxies).
Usually I have a number of PhD and MsC projects.
These projects are primarily theoretical, but
can contain some observational elements. My own belief
is that PhD projects should probably be tailored to a
student's ability and evolve at least to some extent
as the PhD project progresses. For more details, see the
projects
listed in the theory group page.
If you are interested in any project listed above, please do not hesitate to
email me or drop by my office to discuss.
Current postgraduate students
- Sarah Bryan (PhD, 2007-): to be determined
- Dandan Xu (PhD, 2006-): gravitational lensing of merger remnants and ultra-high
numerical simulations
- Richard Long (PhD, 2005-): Dynamical modelling of the Milky Way
- Szymon Kozlowski (PhD, 2004-): Gravitational microlensing
in the Milky Way [postdoc with Chris Kochanek from Oct. 2007, Ohio State University]
Previous PhD students
- Alex Wood (PhD, 2002-2006): gravitational microlensing
- Magda Todorovic (PhD, 2005-2006): galaxy formation
[currently a PhD student in microwave background radiation at Jodrell]
- Martin Smith (PhD, 2000-2003):
Gravitational Microlensing with OGLE [postdoc, Cambridge University]
Previous master students
- Emily Hall (Msc, 2005-2006): gravitational microlensing
of triple stars (co-supervisor: Nick Rattenbury)
- David Ault (Msc, 2003-2004): gravitational lensing of
low-surface brightness galaxies
- Sooyoung Kim (Msc, 2002-2003): Investigating Blending
Problems in Gravitational Microlensing [PhD student in South Korea]
Past and present PDRAs that I had pleasure to work with:
- Kyu-Hyun Chae (2001-2003): PPARC PDRA [Professor in Sejong University in South Korea]
- Nick Rattenbury (2004-): PPARC PDRA
Shude Mao
Last modified: June 14, 2007