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Phil Bull is a Reader in Cosmology at the University of Manchester, where he contributes significantly to the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. His research primarily focuses on mapping the large-scale structure of the universe through optical and radio telescopes and understanding gravitational physics and cosmic acceleration. He is actively involved in major projects like the HERA and MeerKLASS surveys, which target the redshifted 21cm line of neutral hydrogen across various redshifts. Phil is also the Principal Investigator for the MapItAll project, funded by an ERC Starting Grant, which aims to develop a Bayesian inference code for 21cm cosmology. In addition to theoretical observational cosmology, he has undertaken research in radio instrumentation, including projects like the RHINO experiment, the PopHorn concept, and the TITAN radio array concept. Beyond his research, Phil has contributed significantly to the open-source movement, particularly in the Ubuntu community, where he has held roles in documentation and outreach. He has also co-authored books on Ubuntu. At the University of Manchester, Phil serves as a Senior Mentor and PhD admissions tutor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, teaching courses on Digital Electronics and Galaxy Formation.
University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Reader in Cosmology at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics.
University of Oslo • Oslo, Norway
Conducted research in theoretical astrophysics.
JPL/Caltech • Pasadena, CA, USA
Worked as a postdoctoral researcher.
Radio Astronomy Lab and BCCP UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA, USA
Engaged in research related to radio astronomy.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.