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Elisabete Lima da Cunha is a Portuguese-Australian astrophysicist and Principal Research Fellow at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) at the University of Western Australia. She obtained her honours degree in Physics/Applied Mathematics (Astronomy) from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto in 2005 and completed her doctorate at the University of Paris (Pierre & Marie Curie) in 2008. With research focused on galaxy evolution and the physical properties of distant galaxies, she utilizes the world’s largest telescopes and develops tools such as MAGPHYS to interpret galaxy observations. Over her career, she held post-doctoral positions in Greece, Germany, and Australia, transitioning to Perth in 2019. She is known for her contributions to the study of interstellar dust and high-redshift galaxies, actively mentoring graduate students and engaging in science communication. Recently recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate, she has won several awards, including the Mid-Career Research Award from the University of Western Australia. Her work addresses key questions about galaxy formation and evolution, shaping our understanding of the universe.
International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Australian National University • Australia
Swinburne University of Technology • Australia
Max Planck Institute for Astronomy • Germany
University of Crete • Greece
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