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Luca Cortese is a Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in observational extragalactic astronomy. His primary research interest lies in the study of physical properties of galaxies as they depend on redshift and environment, utilizing large, multi-wavelength datasets. His academic background includes a joint Ph.D. from Milano Bicocca University (Italy) and Université de Marseille Provence (France). Prior to his current position, he held postdoctoral fellowships at Cardiff University, the European Southern Observatory, and Swinburne University. Cortese has contributed to significant legacy surveys utilizing both ground and space-based facilities such as GALEX, Herschel, and Arecibo, and he is known for his expertise in the interstellar medium and its environmental effects on nearby galaxies. In addition to his research, he is actively involved in teaching, currently serving as the Director of ICRAR's Graduate Program and has been involved in developing specialized Master’s degree programs in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Cortese has received recognition for his contributions, including the Vainu Bappu Gold Medal and various awards for his research endeavors.
International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research • Perth, Australia
Oversees the graduate program and leads the expansion of courses in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Conducts research in observational extragalactic astronomy and teaches graduate students.
Cardiff University • Cardiff, UK
Worked on observational astronomy projects.
European Southern Observatory • Garching, Germany
Conducted research on astronomy.
Swinburne University • Melbourne, Australia
Engaged in astronomical research.
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