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Lucio Mayer is a researcher in the Department of Astrophysics, focusing on cosmic structure formation and evolution across a variety of scales. His primary interests include the formation and evolution of galaxies, the origin and growth of supermassive black holes, and the processes involved in the formation of protoplanetary disks and massive planets like gas giants and Super-Earths. Mayer applies advanced techniques in radiation hydrodynamics and engages in both simulations and analytical methods. He plays an instrumental role in the development of 3D hydro codes for supercomputing platforms, specifically the GASOLINE and ChaNGaSPH codes. Furthermore, Mayer coordinates the national PASC project DIAPHANE, which aims to develop a radiative transfer library for SPH AMR hydro codes applicable to multiple astrophysical problems. His research is tightly connected to gravitational wave science and the future eLISA mission, where he is a contributing member of the eLISA Consortium, promoting theoretical investigations of supermassive black holes.
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