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Boryana Hadzhiyska is a cosmologist broadly interested in understanding how the Universe evolved from its initial conditions into the complex large-scale structures we observe today. Her research sits at the intersection of cosmology, astrophysics, and data science, utilizing observations and simulations to map the distribution of both dark and baryonic matter over cosmic time. Key topics in her work include the impact of baryonic feedback on structure formation, the galaxy-halo connection, and the formation and evolution of galaxies. She employs a variety of cosmological probes in her research, including Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) lensing, thermal and kinematic Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effects, the Lyman-alpha forest, and X-ray measurements of CMB lensing to trace cosmic baryon content. Additionally, Boryana is interested in inflationary physics and the epoch of reionization, using large-scale surveys to test fundamental physics. Originally from Bulgaria, she is eager to connect with students and researchers from diverse backgrounds who are curious about cosmology, astrophysics, and data-driven approaches to the Universe's big questions.
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