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Tayyaba Zafar is a senior lecturer and astrophysicist with expertise in understanding the evolution of dust, gas, and metals in galaxies over cosmic time. Her research explores changes in the interstellar medium across diverse environments, investigating the lifecycle of the interstellar medium across a wide range of galaxy types and redshifts. A central part of her research involves utilizing transient events such as gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), alongside observations of galaxies, to probe dust and gas in the distant Universe. Zafar is actively engaged in international collaborations with leading observatories including the Subaru Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope, contributing significantly to strengthening Australia’s role in observational astrophysics. Her dual focus on science and instrumentation also allows her to extend observational capabilities through next-generation instrumentation, particularly in fiber-fed spectroscopy and adaptive optics.
Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia
Teaching and conducting research in astrophysics and instrumentation, focusing on the evolution of interstellar mediums.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).