Andreea Font

Andreea Font

Reader in Theoretical Astrophysics, Liverpool John Moores University

I am a theoretical cosmologist and my 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 (see this page: https://www.astro.ljmu.ac.uk/Artemis).

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.

Latest articles by Andreea Font

The Milky Way band stretches across the sky above sand dunes.

Arrakhis: The tiny satellite aiming to reveal what dark matter is made of

By Andreea Font published

The European Space Agency (ESA) recently announced a new mission of its science program: a small telescope orbiting the Earth dubbed Arrakhis.

Satellites
Could we travel to other universes using wormholes?

Wormholes may be lurking in the universe — and new studies are proposing ways of finding them

By Andreea Font published

Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity profoundly changed our thinking about fundamental concepts in physics, such as space and time.

Black Holes
In one galactic year, also known as a cosmic year, the sun orbits the Milky Way.

Physicists search for imprints left by dark matter halos as they swoosh through galactic gas

By Andreea Font published

The search for dark matter is at a crossroads. Now, physicists have a new way to tell what the invisible stuff is made of.

Astronomy
Dr. Burbidge is presented with the "Woman of the Year' award in 1976, while professor at UC San Diego.

Margaret Burbidge at 100: The Trailblazing Astronomer Who Wouldn't Take 'No Women' for an Answer

By Andreea Font published

Apart from her groundbreaking work on the origin of elements, Burbidge is interested in galaxies, extremely distant and luminous cosmic objects and more.

Astronomy