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PI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Australia/Sydney MOA PI Scientists: 10Brough, Sarah CAASTRO ‐ AAO
Colless, Matthew CAASTRO ‐ ANU
Filipovic, Miroslav CAASTRO‐UWS/WSU
Galloway, Duncan CAASTRO‐Monash Univ
Glazebrook, Karl CAASTRO ‐ Swinburne
Murphy, Tara CAASTRO ‐ U Sydney
Staveley‐Smith, Lister CAASTRO ‐ UWA
Tinney, Chris CAASTRO‐UNSW
Webster, Rachel CAASTRO ‐U Melbourne
Zucker, Dan CAASTRO‐MQ
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ AAO da Cunha, Elisabeta JR Brough, Sarah
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ AAO Hopkins, Andrew JR Brough, Sarah
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ AAO Taylor, Ned JR Brough, Sarah
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ AAO Zafar, Tayyaba JR Brough, Sarah
4
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ ANU Bian, Fuyan JR Colless, Matthew
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ ANU D'Eugenio, Francesco JR Colless, Matthew
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ ANU Jerjen, Helmut JR Colless, Matthew
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ ANU Wolfe, Chris JR Colless, Matthew
4
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐Monash Univ Brown, Michael JR Duncan Galloway
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐Monash Univ Heger, Alexander JR Duncan Galloway
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐Monash Univ Rol, Evert JR Duncan Galloway
3
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐Monash Univ Draskovic, Danica JR Filipovic, Miroslav
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐Monash Univ Hyde, Alaina JR Filipovic, Miroslav
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐Monash Univ Reid, Warren JR Filipovic, Miroslav
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐Monash Univ Tothill, Nick JR Filipovic, Miroslav
4
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ U Sydney Lewis, Geraint JR Murphy, Tara
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ U Sydney Lynch, Christene JR Murphy, Tara
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐ U Sydney Stello, Dennis JR Murphy, Tara
3
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐U Melbourne Alonzi, Noura JR Webster, Rachel
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐U Melbourne Carrasco, Daniela JR Webster, Rachel
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐U Melbourne Leri‐Larios, Daniel JR Webster, Rachel
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO ‐U Melbourne Trenti, Michael JR Webster, Rachel
4
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐MQ Anguiano, Borja JR Zucker, Dan
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐MQ McDermid, Richard JR Zucker, Dan
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐MQ Owers, Matt JR Zucker, Dan
Australia/Sydney CAASTRO‐MQ Spitler, Lee JR Zucker, Dan
4
26Total Juniors:
Unmatched PIs by MOA Institution
Australia/Sydney Unmatched: 3
Glazebrook, Karl CAASTRO ‐ Swinburne
Staveley‐Smith, Lister CAASTRO ‐ UWA
Tinney, Chris CAASTRO‐UNSW
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Australia/UWA MOA PI Scientists: 5Driver, Simon Peter ICRAR/UWA
Galaxies, galaxy groups, EBL, multi‐wavelength synergy
Galaxies; Dark Energy; Large‐scale structure/baryon oscillations
Meurer, Gerhardt ICRAR/UWANearby galaxies
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume; Galaxies
Power, Chris ICRAR/UWAGalaxies, Cosmology
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume: Galaxies; Dark Energy; Large‐scale structure/baryon oscillations
Robotham, Aaron ICRAR/UWAGalaxies, galaxy groups, cosmology
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume; Galaxies; Dark Energy; Large‐scale structure/baryon oscillations; Informatics
Wicenec, Andreas ICRAR/UWAData Intensive Astronomy
Informatics and Statistics
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Unmatched PIs by MOA Institution
Australia/UWA Unmatched: 5
Driver, Simon Peter ICRAR/UWA
Meurer, Gerhardt ICRAR/UWA
Power, Chris ICRAR/UWA
Robotham, Aaron ICRAR/UWA
Wicenec, Andreas ICRAR/UWA
Brazil Consortium MOA PI Scientists: 6Bueno de Camargo, Juli Observatório Nacional / MCTIC
Transneptunian region and Centaurs
Solar System, Transients
da Costa, Luiz Nicolai Observatório Nacional, LIneADark Energy
Dark Energy
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Ogando, Ricardo Observatório Nacional, LIneAGalaxy evolution, galaxy clusters, e‐science
Galaxies; Informatics and Statistics
Rosenfeld, Rogerio Instituto de Física Teórica ‐UNESPCovariance matrices, Parameter estimation
Dark Energy
Santiago, Basílio Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) AStar clusters, dwarf galaxies, stellar clouds and streams, Galactic structure, Magellanic Clouds, low‐mass stars and substellar objects
Stars, Milky‐Way, and Local Volume
Sobreira, Flávia Universidade Estadual de CampinasGalaxy, Stars, Milk Way, Dark Energy, Information and Statistics
Galaxy, Stars, Dark Energy, Information and Statistics
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Brazil Consortium Observatório Nacional / MCTIC Banda‐Huarca, Martín Valentín JR Bueno de Camargo, Julio Ign
Brazil Consortium Observatório Nacional / MCTIC Bassallo da Silva, Tasya JR Bueno de Camargo, Julio Ign
Brazil Consortium Observatório Nacional / MCTIC Benedetti‐Rossi, Gustavo JR Bueno de Camargo, Julio Ign
Brazil Consortium Observatório Nacional / MCTIC Quispe‐Huaynasi, Fredi JR Bueno de Camargo, Julio Ign
4
Brazil Consortium IF/USP, LIneA Aguena, Michel JR Ogando, Ricardo
Brazil Consortium Observatório Nacional, LIneA dos Santos, Hillysson JR Ogando, Ricardo
Brazil Consortium LIneA Fausti Neto, Angelo JR Ogando, Ricardo
Brazil Consortium Observatório Nacional, LIneA Gschwend, Julia JR Ogando, Ricardo
4
Brazil Consortium Instituto de Física Teórica ‐UNESP Campos, Andresa JR Rosenfeld, Rogerio
Brazil Consortium Instituto de Física Teórica ‐UNESP Ferreira, Nelson JR Rosenfeld, Rogerio
Brazil Consortium Instituto de Física Teórica ‐UNESP Terra, Vinícius JR Rosenfeld, Rogerio
Brazil Consortium Instituto de Física Teórica ‐UNESP Troja, Antonino JR Rosenfeld, Rogerio
4
Brazil Consortium Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) AND Laboratório Interinstitucional
Dal Ponte, Marina JR Santiago, Basílio
Brazil Consortium Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) AND Laboratório Interinstitucional
Luque, Elmer JR Santiago, Basílio
Brazil Consortium Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) AND Laboratório Interinstitucional
Pieres, Adriano JR Santiago, Basílio
Brazil Consortium Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) AND Laboratório Interinstitucional
Queiroz, Anna Barbara JR Santiago, Basílio
4
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Brazil Consortium Universidade Estadual de Campinas Brandão de Souza, Anderson Luiz JR Sobreira, Flávia
Brazil Consortium Universidade Estadual de São Paulo Camacho, Hugo JR Sobreira, Flávia
Brazil Consortium Observatório Nacional Carnero Rossel, Aurelio JR Sobreira, Flávia
3
19Total Juniors:
Canada MOA PI Scientists: 10Abraham, Roberto University of Toronto
low surface brightness galaxiesbaryon frac on in the local volumepipeline development(high‐precision flat‐fielding)
Galaxies
Balogh, Michael University of Waterloo LSS and BAO
Blakeslee, John National Research Council of Canada, Herzberg Astrontransient sky; cosmology / image subtraction; identification of transient sources
Transients; Dark Energy; Information and Statistics
Bovy, Jo University of Torontowide‐field studies of the Milky Way's disk and halo with LSST
Galaxies; Stars, MW & Local Volume
Gallagher, Sarah Western Universitymulti‐band variability, reverberation mapping
Active Galactic Nuclei
Gladman, Brett University of British Columbiamoving object detection and orbital linkage for solar system objects (asteroids, comets, other small bodies and even larger moving objects)
Solar system
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Hall, Patrick York University AGN; Transients; Informatics and Statistics
Hlozek, Renee University of TorontoPhotometric supernova studies, dark energy, cross correlation with other surveys
DESC (already member)
Moon, Dae‐Sik University of TorontoSupernovae, Optical Transients, Software Development, Follow‐up Observations
Supernovae, Optical Transients, Software, Follow‐up Observations
Van Waerbeke, Ludovic University of British ColumbiaDark energy, dark matter, Galaxy shape measurement, big data, statistics
Dark energy, AGN, LSS and BAO, Informatics and statistics
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Canada National Research Council of Canada, Herzberg Astronomy & Astrophysics
Roediger, Joel JR Blakeslee, John
1
Canada Western University Dewsnap, Logan JR Gallagher, Sarah
Canada Western University Khatu, Viraja JR Gallagher, Sarah
Canada Western University Tammour, Aycha JR Gallagher, Sarah
3
Canada University of British Columbia Ashton, Edward JR Gladman, Brett
1
Canada University of Toronto Bahmanyar, Anita JR Hlozek, Renee
Canada University of Toronto Harris, Katie JR Hlozek, Renee
Canada University of Toronto Peters, Christina JR Hlozek, Renee
3
Canada University of Toronto Antoniadis, John JR Moon, Dae‐Sik
Canada University of Toronto Ni, Yuan JR Moon, Dae‐Sik
2
Canada University of British Columbia Hojjati, Alireza JR Van Waerbeke, Ludovic
Canada University of British Columbia Mead, Alex JR Van Waerbeke, Ludovic
Canada University of British Columbia Troester, Tilman JR Van Waerbeke, Ludovic
3
13Total Juniors:
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Unmatched PIs by MOA Institution
Canada Unmatched: 4
Abraham, Roberto University of Toronto
Balogh, Michael University of Waterloo
Bovy, Jo University of Toronto
Hall, Patrick York University
China MOA PI Scientists: 50Bai, Jinming Yunnan Observatories
AGN, SNe, GRB
AGN; TVS
Cai, Yifu University of Science and Technology of Chinacosmology
DESC
Caina, Hao Tianjin Normal UniversityGalaxies
Galaxies
Chen, Li Shanghai Astronomical Observatorystar clusters, Milky Way structure & evolution
SMWLV
Chen, Xuelei National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaLarge scale structure, SN Ia, weak lensing
DESC; LSS
Chen, Yuqin National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaGalactic structure, Formation and evolution
SMWLV
de Grijs, Richard Peking UniversityStellar populations, star clusters, stellar dynamics, stellar variability, distance scale
SMWLV
Dong, Xiaobo Yunnan ObservatoriesAGN, TDE
AGN; TVS
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Fan, Zuhui Peking UniversityCosmology, Weak lensing studies
LSS, Galaxies
Fang, Taotao Xiamen UniversityGalaxy formation and evolution, the intergalactic medium and the circumgalactic medium
Galaxies
Gong, Yan National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaSN Ia cosmology, BAO and weak lensing; photo‐z calibration for SN Ia and galaxy
DESC; LSS
Gu, Qiusheng Nanjing UniversityStar formation and nuclear activity of nearby galaxies, quenching mechanism
Galaxies
Guo, Fulai Shanghai Astronomical Observatorygalaxy formation
Galaxies
Guo, Hong Shanghai Astronomical Observatorygalaxy evolution, galaxy clustering using photo‐z sample
Galaxies
Hao, Lei Shanghai Astronomical Observatorynearby galaxies; LSB; AGN variability, clustering, environment, & host galaxies
Galaxies; AGN
Herczeg, Gregory Peking University/KIAAOutbursts of young stars; variability
SMWLV; TVS
Ho, Luis Kavli Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Peking AGN variability, tidal disruption events, galaxy structure
Galaxies; AGN
Hou, Jinliang Shanghai Astronomical Observatorystar clusters, Milky Way structure & evolution
SMWLV
Huang, Feng Xiamen UniversityThe nature of Dark Matter and how is it distributed; low‐mass galaxies distribution
LSS; Galaxies
Jiang, Linhua Peking Universityhigh redshift quasars and galaxies
AGN
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Liu, Tong Xiamen UniversityGamma‐ray bursts and supernovae; Black hole accretion disks; Tidal disruption events; Protoplanetary disks.
TVS
Luo, Bin Nanjing UniversityAGN evolution, variability, & transients
AGN; TVS
Luo, Zhijian Shanghai Normal Universitygalaxy formation
Galaxies
Ma, Renyi Xiamen UniversityTransient AGNs; AGNs broadband SED and their variability
AGN
Peng, Eric Peking UniversityNeaby galaxies and the Milky Way
SMWLV; Galaxies
Peng, Yingjie Peking University/KIAAgalaxy formation and evolution
Galaxies; LSS
Qiu, Yulei National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaGamma‐ray Butsts, Supernovae
TVS
Shang, Zhaohui Tianjin Normal UniversityQSOs
AGN
Shao, Zhengyi Shanghai Astronomical Observatorygalaxy morphology, dust, LSB
Galaxies
Shen, Shiyin Shanghai Astronomical Observatory(dwarf) galaxy structure, stellar pop, environment; ANG variability & correlation with other properties
Galaxies; AGN
Shi, Yong Nanjing UniversityVariability of AGN, SMBH binary systems
AGN
Shu, Chenggang Shanghai Normal Universitygalaxy formation
Galaxies
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Smith, Martin Shanghai Astronomical ObservatoryMilky Way structure & evolution
SMWLV
Spurzem, Rainer National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaStellar Pops in Star Clusters, AGN
SMWLV; AGN
Wang, Jian‐Min Institute of High Energy PhysicsHigh‐energy astrophysics, AGN, AGN variability
AGN
Wang, Junfeng Xiamen UniversityAGN & AGN variability, Galaxy mergers, galaxy assembly history
AGN; Galaxies
Wang, Junxian University of Science and Technology of ChinaAGN/galaxies
AGN; Galaxies
Wang, Tinggui University of Science and Technology of ChinaTransient/AGN
TVS; AGN
Wu, Hong National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaLSBs, Luminous Infrared galaxies, Infrared quasar
Galaxies; AGN
Wu, Xue‐Bing Peking Universityhigh redshift quasars, AGN, Supermassive black holes
AGN
Xu, Dong National Astronomical Observatories of Chinagamma‐ray burst, supernova, tidal‐disruption events; wide‐field survey technology
TVS
Xue, Yongquan University of Science and Technology of ChinaAGN/galaxies
AGN; Galaxies
Yu, Wenfei Shanghai Astronomical ObservatoryHigh‐energy astrophysics, transients
TVS
Yuan, Feng Shanghai Astronomical Observatoryexoplanets; AGN flare, environment, feedback
AGN; TVS
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Zhan, Hu National Astronomical Observatories of Chinadark energy probes; survey technology
DESC; LSS
Zhang, Jun Shanghai Jiao Tong Universityweak lensing analysis
DESC
Zhao, Donghai Shanghai Astronomical Observatorygalaxy cluster lensing, LSS & galaxy formation, galaxy dynamical evolution & formation history
Galaxies; SL
Zhao, Gang National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaGalactic structure, Formation and evolution
SMWLV
Zhao, Gong‐Bo National Astronomical Observatories of Chinadark energy and gravity tests using large scale structure
DESC; LSS
Zhao, Jingkun National Astronomical Observatories of ChinaGalactic structure, white dwarfs
SMWLV
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
China Yunnan Observatories Liu, Hongtao JR Bai, Jinming
China Yunnan Observatories Yi, Weimin JR Bai, Jinming
China Yunnan Observatories Zhang, Jujia JR Bai, Jinming
China Yunnan Observatories Zhao, Xiaohong JR Bai, Jinming
4
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Lin, Jianzheng JR Chen, Li
1
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Hu, Wenkai JR Chen, Xuelei
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Mao,Tianxiang JR Chen, Xuelei
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Xu, Wenxiao JR Chen, Xuelei
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Zhu, Hongming JR Chen, Xuelei
4
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Ablimit, Iminhaji JR Chen, Yuqin
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Liu, Cheng JR Chen, Yuqin
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Tan, Kefeng JR Chen, Yuqin
3
China Yunnan Observatories Feng, Haicheng JR Dong, Xiaobo
China Yunnan Observatories Liu, Wenjuan JR Dong, Xiaobo
China Yunnan Observatories Wang, Jianguo JR Dong, Xiaobo
China Yunnan Observatories Zhong, Shiyan JR Dong, Xiaobo
4
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
China Peking University Liu, Dezi JR Fan, Zuhui
China Peking University Liu, Xiangkun JR Fan, Zuhui
China Peking University Pan, Chuzhong JR Fan, Zuhui
China Peking University Yuan, Shuo JR Fan, Zuhui
4
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Cao, Ye JR Gong, Yan
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Cheng, Gong JR Gong, Yan
2
China Nanjing University Chen, Yanmei JR Gu,Qiusheng
1
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Jiang, Chunyan JR Guo, Hong
1
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Li, Zhaoyu JR Hao, Lei
1
China Peking University/KIAA Guo, Zhen JR Herczeg, Gregory
1
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Fu, Jian JR Hou, Jinliang
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Zhong, Jing JR Hou, Jinliang
2
China Peking University Guo, Yuchen JR Jiang, Linhua
China Peking University Wang, Shu JR Jiang, Linhua
China Peking University Wu, Jin JR Jiang, Linhua
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
3
China Peking University/KIAA Dou, Jing JR Peng, Yingjie
China Peking University/KIAA Man, Zhongyi JR Peng, Yingjie
China Peking University/KIAA Zhang, Chengpeng JR Peng, Yingjie
3
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Wu, Chao JR QIU, Yulei
1
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Berczik, Peter JR Spurzem, Rainer
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Cai, Maxwell JR Spurzem, Rainer
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Li, Shuo JR Spurzem, Rainer
3
China University of Science and Technology of China
Yang, Chenwei JR Wang, Tinggui
1
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Du, Wei JR Wu, Hong
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Zhu, Yi‐Nan JR Wu, Hong
2
China Peking University Wang, Feige JR Wu, Xue‐Bing
China Peking University Yang, Jinyi JR Wu, Xue‐Bing
China Peking University Yang, Qian JR Wu, Xue‐Bing
China Peking University Yao, Su JR Wu, Xue‐Bing
4
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Han, Yanhui JR Xu, Dong
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Wang, Lingjun JR Xu, Dong
2
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Yan, Zhen JR Yu, Wenfei
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Zhang, Hui JR Yu, Wenfei
2
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Chen, Liang JR Yuan, Feng
1
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Xu, Youhua JR Zhan, Hu
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Zhang, Xin JR Zhan, Hu
2
China Shanghai Jiao Tong University Luo, Wentao JR Zhang, Jun
China Shanghai Jiao Tong University Zhang, Le JR Zhang, Jun
2
China Shanghai Astronomical Observatory Zhang, Youcai JR Zhao, Donghai
1
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Li, Haining JR Zhao, Gang
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Xing, Qianfan JR Zhao, Gang
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Zhang, Lan JR Zhao, Gang
3
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Du, Wei(1) JR Zhao, Gong‐Bo
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Gao, Pengyuan JR Zhao, Gong‐Bo
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Shu, Yiping JR Zhao, Gong‐Bo
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Wang, Yuting JR Zhao, Gong‐Bo
4
China National Astronomical Observatories of China
Liang, Xilong JR Zhao, Jingkun
1
63Total Juniors:
Unmatched PIs by MOA Institution
China Unmatched: 22
Cai, Yifu University of Science and Technology of China
Caina, Hao Tianjin Normal University
de Grijs, Richard Peking University
Fang, Taotao Xiamen University
Guo, Fulai Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Ho, Luis Kavli Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Peking Universi
Huang, Feng Xiamen University
Liu, Tong Xiamen University
Luo, Bin Nanjing University
Luo, Zhijian Shanghai Normal University
Ma, Renyi Xiamen University
Peng, Eric Peking University
Shang, Zhaohui Tianjin Normal University
Shao, Zhengyi Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Shen, Shiyin Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Shi, Yong Nanjing University
Shu, Chenggang Shanghai Normal University
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Smith, Martin Shanghai Astronomical Observatory
Wang, Jian‐Min Institute of High Energy Physics
Wang, Junfeng Xiamen University
Wang, Junxian University of Science and Technology of China
Xue, Yongquan University of Science and Technology of China
France/IN2P3 MOA PI Scientists: 51Ansari, Réza Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL)
Compu ngCosmology : Photo‐z, BAO
Dark Energy
Antilogus, Pierre Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergi CameraCosmology
Dark Energy
Astier, Pierre Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergi Compu ngCosmology : Sensor anomaly – Photometric calibra on
Dark Energy
Aubourg, Éric Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC) Camera : CCSCosmology
Dark Energy
Barrau, Aurélien Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de CosmologCamera
Dark Energy
Bartlett, James Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)Cosmology : Lensing, clusters
Dark Energy
Baumont, Sylvain Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes ÉnergiCosmology : Phtometric calibration
Dark Energy
Bétoule, Marc Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergi Compu ngCosmology : Photometric calibra on – Supernovae
Dark Energy
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Blanc, Guillaume Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL) Photometric Calibra onCosmology : Photo‐z, BAO, Lensing
Dark Energy
Bongard, Sébastien Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes ÉnergiCosmology : Photometric calibration
Dark Energy
Boutigny, Dominique IN2P3
Busca, Nicolas Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)Cosmology : BAO
Dark Energy
Cagnoli, Gianpietro Laboratoire des Matériaux Avancés (LMA)Cosmology : Photometric calibration
Dark Energy
Campagne, Jean‐Éric Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL)Cosmology : Photo‐z, BAO
Dark Energy
Cavet, Cécile Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)Cosmology : Joint probes
Dark Energy
Cohen‐Tanugi, Johann Laboratoire Univers et Particules de Montpellier (LUP CameraCompu ngCosmology
Dark Energy
Combet, Céline Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de CosmologCosmology : Clusters
Dark Energy
Dagoret‐Campagne, Syl Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL)Photometric calibration Cosmology : Photo‐z, BAO, Lensing
Derome, Laurent Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de CosmologComputing
Dark Energy
Ealet, Anne Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM)Cosmology : BAO, Theory Joint Probes
Dark Energy
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Errard, Josquin Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)Cosmology : BAO
Dark Energy
Escoffier, Stéphanie Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM)Cosmology : BAO
Dark Energy
Feinstein, Fabrice Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM)Cosmology : Photometric Calibration
Dark Energy
Fouchez, Dominique Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM) Compu ngCosmology : Supernovae
Dark Energy
Ganga, Ken Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)Cosmology : Joint probes
Dark Energy
Gangler, Emmanuel Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC) Camera Compu ngCosmology : Supernovae
Dark Energy
Gris, Philippe Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC) Compu ng Cosmology : Supernovae
Dark Energy
Hardin, Delphine Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes ÉnergiCosmology : Photometric calibration
Dark Energy
Le Guillou, Laurent Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes ÉnergiCosmology : Sensor Anomaly – Photometric Calibration
Dark Energy
Le Jeune, Maud Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)Cosmology : Joint probes
Dark Energy
Lees‐Rosier, Sylvie Laboratoire d´ Annecy‐le‐Vieux de Physique des ParticCosmology : Clusters, Lensing
Dark Energy
Moniez, Marc Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL) ElectronicsPhotometric calibra onCosmology : Photo‐z, BAO, Dark ma er
Dark Energy
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Neveu, Jérémy Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL)Cosmology : Photo‐z, BAO, Lensing
Dark Energy
Nuss, Éric Laboratoire Univers et Particules de Montpellier (LUPCosmology : Photo‐z, Photometric calibration
Dark Energy
Perdereau, Olivier Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL)Cosmology : Theory, Joint Probes
Dark Energy
Plaszczynski, Stéphane Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL)Cosmology : Theory, Joint Probes, Neutrinos
Dark Energy
Plez, Bertrand Laboratoire Univers et Particules de Montpellier (LUPCosmology : Photometric calibration
Dark Energy
Puy, Denis Laboratoire Univers et Particules de Montpellier (LUPCosmology
Dark Energy
Regnault, Nicolas Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes ÉnergiCosmology : Sensor Anomaly – Photometric Calibration – Supernovae
Dark Energy
Renault, Cécile Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmolog Compu ngCosmology : Photo‐z, BAO
Dark Energy
Ricol, Jean‐Stéphane Laboratoire de Physique Subatomique et de Cosmolog CameraCompu ngCosmology : Photo‐z, BAO
Dark Energy
Rigault, Mickael Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC)studying host environments of Type Ia supernovae
Transients, Galaxies
Rosnet, Philippe Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC) Compu ng Cosmology
Dark Energy
Roucelle, Cécile Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)Cosmology : Photo‐z
Dark Energy
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 24 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Says, Louis‐Pierre Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC) Camera Cosmology
Dark Energy
Schahmanèche, Kyan Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes ÉnergiCosmology : Photometric calibration
Dark Energy
Tao, Charling Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM)Cosmology : Supernovae
Dark Energy
Tilquin, André Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM)Cosmology : Supernovae, Theory Joint Probes
Dark Energy
Tristram, Mathieu Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL)Cosmology : Theory, Joint Probes
Dark Energy
Wozniak, Hervé Laboratoire Univers et Particules de Montpellier (LUPCosmology
Dark Energy
Zolnierowski, Yves Laboratoire d´ Annecy‐le‐Vieux de Physique des ParticCosmology : Clusters, Lensing
Dark Energy
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 25 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergies (LPNHE)
Le Breton, Rémy JR Antilogus, Pierre
1
France/IN2P3 Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC) Ascaso, Begonia JR Aubourg, Éric
France/IN2P3 Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC) Doux, Cyril JR Aubourg, Éric
2
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire de Physique Nucléaire et de Hautes Énergies (LPNHE)
Hazenberg, François JR Bétoule, Marc
1
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL) Nicolas, Théodore JR Blanc, Guillaume
1
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire d´ Annecy‐le‐Vieux de Physique des Particules (LAPP)
Chotard, Nicolas JR Boutigny, Dominique
1
France/IN2P3 Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM)
Itam‐Pasquet, Johanna JR Fouchez, Dominique
France/IN2P3 Centre de Physique des Particules de Marseille (CPPM)
Reyes‐Gomes, Juan Pablo JR Fouchez, Dominique
2
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC) Ishida, Emille JR Gangler, Emmanuel
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC) Pruzhinskaya, Maria JR Gangler, Emmanuel
2
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire (LPC) Ciulli, Alexandre JR Gris, Philippe
1
France/IN2P3 Laboratoire de l'Accélérateur Linéaire (LAL) Habibi, Farhang JR Moniez, Marc
1
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 26 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
12Total Juniors:
Unmatched PIs by MOA Institution
France/IN2P3 Unmatched: 1
Boutigny, Dominique IN2P3
Germany/ARI/ZAH MOA PI Scientists: 2Grebel, Eva ARI/ZAH, Astronomisches Rechen‐Institut, Zentrum fu Galaxies; Stars, Milky Way, and Local
Volume; Variable Stars
Wambsganss, Joachim ARI/ZAH, Astronomisches Rechen‐Institut, Zentrum fu Stars, Milky Way; Dark Energy; Active Galactic Nuclei; Transients/Variable Stars; Strong Lensing; Informatics and Statistics
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 27 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Germany/ARI/ZAH ARI/ZAH, Astronomisches Rechen‐Institut, Zentrum fuer Astronomie der Universitaet
Dékány, István JR Grebel, Eva
Germany/ARI/ZAH ARI/ZAH, Astronomisches Rechen‐Institut, Zentrum fuer Astronomie der Universitaet
Lemasle, Bertrand JR Grebel, Eva
Germany/ARI/ZAH ARI/ZAH, Astronomisches Rechen‐Institut, Zentrum fuer Astronomie der Universitaet
Prudil, Zdeněk JR Grebel, Eva
3
Germany/ARI/ZAH ARI/ZAH, Astronomisches Rechen‐Institut, Zentrum fuer Astronomie der Universitaet
Markus Hundertmark JR Wambsganss, Joachim
Germany/ARI/ZAH ARI/ZAH, Astronomisches Rechen‐Institut, Zentrum fuer Astronomie der Universitaet
Tsapras, Yiannis JR Wambsganss, Joachim
2
5Total Juniors:
Germany/DESY MOA PI Scientists: 1Franckowiak, Annna Deutsches Elektronen‐Synchrotron (DESY)
finding optical counterparts of high‐energy neutrinos
Transients, Active Galactic Nuclei
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 28 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Germany/DESY Deutsches Elektronen‐Synchrotron (DESY) Rauch, Ludwig JR Franckowiak, Anna
Germany/DESY Deutsches Elektronen‐Synchrotron (DESY) van Santen, Jakob JR Franckowiak, Anna
2
2Total Juniors:
Germany/LMU MOA PI Scientists: 1Mohr, Joseph Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität (LMU)
Cosmology, Structure Evolution, Weak Lensing, Galaxy Evolution
DESC
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 29 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Germany/LMU Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität (LMU) Bocquet, Sebastian JR Mohr, Joseph
Germany/LMU Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität (LMU) Grandis, Sebastian JR Mohr, Joseph
Germany/LMU Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität (LMU) Klain, Matthias JR Mohr, Joseph
Germany/LMU Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität (LMU) Pannella, Maurilio JR Mohr, Joseph
4
4Total Juniors:
Germany/MPA MOA PI Scientists: 1Suyu, Sherry Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 30 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Germany/MPA Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics Chao, Dani Chun‐Yi JR Suyu, Sherry
Germany/MPA Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics Huber, Simon JR Suyu, Sherry
2
2Total Juniors:
Germany/MPE MOA PI Scientists: 2Finoguenov, Alexis Max‐Planck‐Institute for Extraterrrestrial Physics
Clusters of Galaxies, Active Galactic Nuclei
Nandra, Kirpal Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial PhysicsActive Galactic Nuclei, Clusters of Galaxies, Transients
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 31 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Germany/MPIA MOA PI Scientists: 1Rix, Hans‐Walter Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 32 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Hungary/Konkoly MOA PI Scientists: 1Szabó, Róbert Astronomical Institute (Konkoly Observatory) of the R
Star, Milky Way, and Local Volume; Transients/Variable Stars
Transients/Variable Stars
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 33 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Hungary/Konkoly Astronomical Institute (Konkoly Observatory) of the Research Centre for
Molnár, László JR Szabó, Róbert
Hungary/Konkoly Astronomical Institute (Konkoly Observatory) of the Research Centre for
Pál, András JR Szabó, Róbert
2
2Total Juniors:
Italy/INAF MOA PI Scientists: 15Biviano, Andrea INAF
Observational cosmology with clusters of galaxies; internal structure and dynamics of clusters of galaxies
DESC, Galaxies
Bono, Giuseppe INAF Stellar evolu on, stellar variability, Globular clusters, Nearby dwarfGalaxies, resolved stellar Popula ons
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume ; Transients/Variable Stars
Botticella, Maria Teresa INAFProgenitors of the various kinds of Supernova explosions
Transients/Variable stars
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 34 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Brocato, Enzo INAFGW sources;Time Domain Astronomy; Multi‐wavelength/Multi‐messenger observations; star clusters; ccd photometry (wide, crowded) fields
Transient/Variable Stars; Informatics and Statistics
Campana, Sergio INAF Transients/Variable Stars, Active Galactic Nuclei, Galaxies
Clementini, Gisella INAFVariable stars as standard candles and stellar population tracers. Stellar populations in Local Group dwarf galaxies.
Galaxies; Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume; Transient/Variable stars
Damiani, Francesco INAF Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume
Girardi, Léo INAFstellar populations, Local Group, stellar evolution, stellar properties and variability
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
Magrini, Laura INAFStellar clusters: ages, distances, mass function, birth and disruption rates, metallicity in our Galaxy and in nearby galaxies.
Galaxies and Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume
Moretti, Alberto INAFAGNs at high‐z; X‐ray and radio properties of QSOs;
Active Galactic Nuclei
Musella, Ilaria INAFPulsating stars as distance indicators and stellar population tracers
1) Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume; 2)Transients/variable stars
Napolitano, Nicola Rosa INAF strong lensinggalaxy scaling rela onsdark ma erautoma c tools
Galaxies; Strong Lensing
Pastorello, Andrea INAFNon‐degenerate Eruptive Variables, Supernovae, Fast Transients, Classification/Characterization
Transients/Variable Stars
Raiteri, Claudia M. INAFActive Galactic Nuclei, Fast Radio Bursts, Fermi/CTA transients
Active Galactic Nuclei, Transients/Variable Stars
Ventura, Paolo INAF Star, Milky Way, and Local Volume
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 35 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Italy/INAF INAF Baldi, Marco JR Andrea Biviano
Italy/INAF INAF Bastone, Roberto JR Andrea Biviano
Italy/INAF INAF Marulli, Federico JR Andrea Biviano
Italy/INAF INAF Sereno, Mauro JR Andrea Biviano
4
Italy/INAF INAF Dall'Ora, Massimo JR Bono, Giuseppe
Italy/INAF INAF Fiorentino, Giuliana JR Bono, Giuseppe
Italy/INAF INAF Magurno, Davide JR Bono, Giuseppe
Italy/INAF INAF Marinoni, Silvia JR Bono, Giuseppe
4
Italy/INAF INAF Cavuoti, Stefano JR Botticella, Maria Teresa
Italy/INAF INAF de Somma, Giulia JR Botticella, Maria Teresa
Italy/INAF INAF Mercurio, Amata JR Botticella, Maria Teresa
3
Italy/INAF INAF Piano, Giovanni JR Brocato, Enzo
Italy/INAF INAF Piranomonte, Silvia JR Brocato, Enzo
Italy/INAF INAF Stratta, Giulia JR Brocato, Enzo
3
Italy/INAF INAF D'Avanzo, Paolo JR Campana, Sergio
Italy/INAF INAF Melandri, Andrea JR Campana, Sergio
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 36 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Italy/INAF INAF Salafia, Om Sharan JR Campana, Sergio
3
Italy/INAF INAF Cignoni, Michele JR Clementini, Gisella
Italy/INAF INAF Cusano, Felice JR Clementini, Gisella
Italy/INAF INAF Garofalo, Alessia JR Clementini, Gisella
Italy/INAF INAF Muraveva, Tatiana JR Clementini, Gisella
4
Italy/INAF INAF Antoniucci, Simone JR Damiani, Francesco
Italy/INAF INAF Bonito, Rosaria JR Damiani, Francesco
Italy/INAF INAF Prisinzano, Loredana JR Damiani, Francesco
3
Italy/INAF INAF Chen, Yang JR Girardi, Leo
Italy/INAF INAF Dal Tio, Piero JR Girardi, Leo
Italy/INAF INAF Pastorelli, Giada JR Girardi, Leo
Italy/INAF INAF Trabucchi, Michele JR Girardi, Leo
4
Italy/INAF INAF Carrera, Ricardo JR Magrini, Laura
Italy/INAF Rossini, Diego JR Magrini, Laura
Italy/INAF INAF Sacco, Germano JR Magrini, Laura
3
Italy/INAF INAF Belladitta, Silvia JR Moretti, Alberto
Italy/INAF INAF Cicone, Claudia JR Moretti, Alberto
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 37 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Italy/INAF INAF Merlin, Emiliano JR Moretti, Alberto
Italy/INAF INAF Roscani, Valerio JR Moretti, Alberto
4
Italy/INAF INAF Fabrizio, Michele JR Musella, Ilaria
Italy/INAF INAF Marino, Alessio JR Musella, Ilaria
Italy/INAF INAF Marrese, Paola JR Musella, Ilaria
Italy/INAF INAF Moretti, Maria Ida JR Musella, Ilaria
4
Italy/INAF INAF Carini, Roberta JR Napolitano, Nicola Rosario
Italy/INAF INAF Raj, Maria Angela JR Napolitano, Nicola Rosario
Italy/INAF INAF Spavone, Marilena JR Napolitano, Nicola Rosario
Italy/INAF INAF Spiniello, Chiara JR Napolitano, Nicola Rosario
4
Italy/INAF INAF Bufano, Filomena JR Pastorello, Andrea
Italy/INAF INAF Congiu, Enrico JR Pastorello, Andrea
Italy/INAF INAF Elena, Mason JR Pastorello, Andrea
Italy/INAF INAF Yongzhi, Cai JR Pastorello, Andrea
4
Italy/INAF INAF Balmaverde, Barbara JR Raiteri, Claudia M.
Italy/INAF INAF Carnerero, Maria Isabel JR Raiteri, Claudia M.
Italy/INAF INAF D'Ammando, Filippo JR Raiteri, Claudia M.
Italy/INAF INAF Righi, Chiara JR Raiteri, Claudia M.
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 38 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
4
Italy/INAF INAF Borsa, Francesco JR Ventura, Paolo
Italy/INAF INAF Di Criscienzo, Marcella JR Ventura, Paolo
Italy/INAF INAF Marini, Ester JR Ventura, Paolo
3
54Total Juniors:
Korea/KASI MOA PI Scientists: 15An, Deokkeun Ewha Womans University
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume
Jeong, Woong‐Seob Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteGalaxies
Galaxies
Kim, Minjin Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteAGN, Galaxies
Active Galactic Nuclei; Galaxies
Ko, Jongwan Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteProbing Dark Energy and Dark Matter
Galaxies
Lee, Ho‐Gyu Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute(Evolved) Stars
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume; Transients/variable stars
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 39 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Lee, Joon Hyeop Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Tracing the histories of mass assembly and star forma on of low‐z galaxies / Pixel analysis using deep images of low‐z galaxies
Galaxies
Lee, Young Sun Chungnam National UniversityStars and Milky Way
Stars and Milky Way
Moon, Hong‐Kyu Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteAutomation of lightcurve analysis; asteroid taxonomy; space weathering of asteroids
Solar System
Park, Hong Soo Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institutedwarf galaxies
Galaxies
Rey, Soo‐Chang Chungnam National UniversityGalaxies; Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume
Galaxies; Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume
Rossi, Graziano Sejong UniversityDark Energy, Cosmic Web, Large‐Scale‐Structure, Simulations
Dark Energy; Galaxies; Informatics and Statistics
Shafieloo, Arman Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteScientific
Dark Energy, Transients/Variable Stars, Strong Lensing, Informatics and Statistics
Shin, Min‐Su Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteAnalysis of strong galaxy lensing systems, application of machine learning methods.
Strong Lensing; Information and Statistics
Song, Yong‐Seon Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteCosmology
DESC
Yang, Soung‐Chul Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Transient/Variable Stars Stars,Milky Way, and Local Volume
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 40 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Kim, Seongjin JR Jeong, Woong‐Seob
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Kim, Taehyun JR Jeong, Woong‐Seob
2
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Byeon, Woowon JR Kim, Minjin
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Park, Daeseong JR Kim, Minjin
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Sheen, Yun‐Kyeong JR Kim, Minjin
3
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Kim, Hyowon JR Ko, Jongwan
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Kim, Jae‐Woo JR Ko, Jongwan
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Yoo, Jaewon JR Ko, Jongwan
3
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Lee, Hye‐Ran JR Lee, Joon Hyeop
1
Korea/KASI Chungbuk National University Kim, Dong Heun JR Moon, Hong‐Kyu
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Lee, Hee‐Jae JR Moon, Hong‐Kyu
Korea/KASI Chungbuk National University Lee, Sang Min JR Moon, Hong‐Kyu
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Roh, Dong‐Goo JR Moon, Hong‐Kyu
4
Korea/KASI Sejong University Choi, Doohyune JR Rossi, Graziano
Korea/KASI Sejong University Lee, SeungHee JR Rossi, Graziano
Korea/KASI Sejong University Lee, Youngbae JR Rossi, Graziano
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 41 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Korea/KASI Sejong University Park, Dongjun JR Rossi, Graziano
4
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Aghamousa, Amir JR Shafieloo, Arman
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute L'Huillier, Benjamin JR Shafieloo, Arman
2
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Cris Sabiu JR Song, Yong‐Seon
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Minji Oh JR Song, Yong‐Seon
Korea/KASI Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Yi, Zheng JR Song, Yong‐Seon
3
22Total Juniors:
New Zealand MOA PI Scientists: 2Easther, Richard University of Auckland
Cosmology
Dark energy (+cosmology)
Rattenbury, Nicholas University of AucklandMicrolensing
Transients and Variable Stars Science Collaboration
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 42 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
New Zealand University of Auckland Hotchkiss, Shaun JR Easther, Richard
1
1Total Juniors:
Unmatched PIs by MOA Institution
New Zealand Unmatched: 1
Rattenbury, Nicholas University of Auckland
Poland/NCBJ MOA PI Scientists: 4Czerny, Bozena Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Scie
Active Galactic Nuclei: statistics, evolution, variability
Active Galactic Nuclei, Dark Energy
Konacki, Maciej Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Polish AcadStars, Milky Way, and Local Volume;
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume;
Pollo, Agnieszka National Center for Nuclear Research/Jagiellonian UniCosmology, Galaxies, Dark Energy, Informatics and Statistics
Galaxies, Dark Energy, ; Informatics and Statistics
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 43 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Roukema,Boudewijn Nicolaus Copernicus UniversityCosmology, Galaxies, Dark Energy
Galaxies, Dark Energy, ; Informatics and Statistics
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 44 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Poland/NCBJ National Centre for Nuclear Research Bilicki, Maciej JR Czerny, Bozena
Poland/NCBJ Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Science
Panda, Swayamtrupta JR Czerny, Bozena
Poland/NCBJ Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences
Wildy, Conor JR Czerny, Bozena
3
Poland/NCBJ Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center, Polish Academy of Sciences
Helminiak, Krzysztof JR Konacki, Maciej
Poland/NCBJ National Centre for Nuclear Research Nawrocki, Krzysztof JR Konacki, Maciej
Poland/NCBJ Astronomical Institute, University of Wroclaw
Ratajczak, Milena JR Konacki, Maciej
3
Poland/NCBJ National Centre for Nuclear Research Durkalec Anna JR Pollo, Agnieszka
Poland/NCBJ National Centre for Nuclear Research Katarzyna, Malek JR Pollo, Agnieszka
Poland/NCBJ National Centre for Nuclear Research Solarz, Aleksandra JR Pollo, Agnieszka
3
Poland/NCBJ Nicolaus Copernicus University Gawronski,Marcin JR Roukema,Boudewijn
Poland/NCBJ Nicolaus Copernicus University Lew,Bartosz JR Roukema,Boudewijn
Poland/NCBJ National Centre for Nuclear Research Zadrożny, Adam JR Roukema,Boudewijn
3
12Total Juniors:
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 45 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Serbia MOA PI Scientists: 2Jevremović, Darko Astronomical Observatory
astroinformatics, variable stars
DM, variable stars transients
Popović, Luka Astronomical ObservatoryAGN, weak lensing
AGN, weak lensing
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 46 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Serbia Astronomical Observatory Aleksić, Jovan JR Jevremovic, Darko
Serbia University of Belgrade, Institute of Physics Srećković, Vladimir JR Jevremovic, Darko
Serbia Astronomical Observatory Vujčić, Veljko JR Jevremovic, Darko
3
Serbia University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mathematics
Ilić, Dragana JR Popovic, Luca
Serbia University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science and Mathematics
Simić, Saša JR Popovic, Luca
2
5Total Juniors:
Slovenia‐UNG MOA PI Scientists: 1Gomboc, Andreja University of Nova Gorica
scientific, transients (TDE, GRB, GW, microlensing etc.)
Transients/Variable Stars
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 47 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Slovenia‐UNG University of Nova Gorica Clerici, Aurora JR Gomboc, Andreja
Slovenia‐UNG University of Nova Gorica Ihanec, Nada JR Gomboc, Andreja
2
2Total Juniors:
Spain/BCN‐MAD MOA PI Scientists: 8Castander, Francisco ICE
Dark Energy, Large Scale Strucutre, BAO, Weak Lensing
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Fernandez, Enrique IFAEDark Energy, Large Scale Strucutre, BAO, Weak Lensing
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Fosalba, Pablo ICEDark Energy, Large Scale Strucutre, BAO, Weak Lensing
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 48 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Garcia‐Bellido, Juan Universidad Autonoma de MadridModified Gravity; Dark Energy; Dark Matter
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Gaztanaga, Enrique ICEDark Energy, Large Scale Strucutre, BAO, Weak Lensing
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Miquel, Ramon IFAEDark Energy, Large Scale Strucutre, BAO, Weak Lensing
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Padilla, Cristobal IFAEDark Energy, Large Scale Strucutre, BAO, Weak Lensing
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Sanchez, Eusebio CIEMATDark Energy, Large Scale Strucutre, BAO, Weak Lensing
Dark Energy; LSS/BAO
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 49 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Casas, Ricard JR Castander, Francisco
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Chan, Kwan JR Castander, Francisco
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Folger, Martin JR Castander, Francisco
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Polcino, Andrea JR Castander, Francisco
4
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Aleksic, Jelena JR Fernandez, Enrique
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Carretero, Jorge JR Fernandez, Enrique
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Gatti, Marco JR Fernandez, Enrique
3
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Blot, Linda JR Fosalba, Pablo
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Demirbpzan, Umut JR Fosalba, Pablo
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Porredon, Anna JR Fosalba, Pablo
3
Spain/BCN‐MAD Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Nesseris, Savvas JR Garcia‐Bellido, Juan
Spain/BCN‐MAD Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Salvador, Ana Isabel JR Garcia‐Bellido, Juan
Spain/BCN‐MAD Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Trashorras, Manuel JR Garcia‐Bellido, Juan
3
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Alarcon, Alex JR Gaztanaga, Enrique
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Crocce, Martin JR Gaztanaga, Enrique
Spain/BCN‐MAD ICE Serrano, Santiago JR Gaztanaga, Enrique
3
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 50 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Kovacs, Andras JR Miquel, Ramon
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Sanchez, Carles JR Miquel, Ramon
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Vielzeuf, Pauline JR Miquel, Ramon
3
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Bonnett, Cristopher JR Padilla, Cristobal
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Prat, Judit JR Padilla, Cristobal
Spain/BCN‐MAD IFAE Tonello, Nadia JR Padilla, Cristobal
3
Spain/BCN‐MAD CIEMAT Garcia‐Fernandez, Manuel JR Sanchez, Eusebio
Spain/BCN‐MAD CIEMAT Sevilla‐Noarbe, Ignacio JR Sanchez, Eusebio
Spain/BCN‐MAD CIEMAT Tallada, Pau JR Sanchez, Eusebio
3
25Total Juniors:
Sweden/SU Physics MOA PI Scientists: 2Goobar, Ariel Stockholm University, Department of Physics
Cosmology, transients
DESC, Transients/Variable stars
Peiris, Hiranya(2) Stockholm University, Department of PhysicsCosmology, transients, informatics and statistics
DESC, Transients/Variable stars/Informatics and statistics
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 51 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Sweden/SU Physics Stockholm University, Department of Physics Biswas, Rahul JR Peiris, Hiranya(2)
Sweden/SU Physics Stockholm University, Department of Physics Feindt, Ulrich JR Peiris, Hiranya(2)
Sweden/SU Physics Stockholm University Setzer, Christian JR Peiris, Hiranya(2)
3
3Total Juniors:
Switzerland MOA PI Scientists: 2Amara, Adam ETH Zurich, Institute for Astronomy
Cosmology, weak lensing, large‐scale structure
Dark Energy Science Collaboration
Réfrégier, Alexandre ETH Zurich, Institute for AstronomyCosmology, weak lensing, large‐scale structure
Dark Energy Science Collaboration
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 52 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Taiwan/ASIAA MOA PI Scientists: 3Lin, Yen‐Ting Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophys
Cosmology, galaxy formation, AGN, galaxy clusters
Galaxies; Milky Way; AGN; informatics and statistics; dark energy
Okumura, Teppei Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and AstrophysCosmology, Large‐scale structure of the universe, Clusters of galaxies, Cosmological perturbation theory, Weak lensing, Galaxy formation
Dark Energy, Informatics and Statistics, Galaxies
Umetsu, Keiichi Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and AstrophysObservational and Physical Cosmology, Structure Formation in the Universe, Gravitational Lensing, Galaxy Clusters
Galaxies, Dark Energy, Strong Lensing, Informatics and Statistics
Thursday, February 08, 2018 Page 53 of 68
MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Taiwan/ASIAA Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Chiu, I‐Non JR Umetsu, Keiichi
Taiwan/ASIAA Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics
Higuchi, Yuichi JR Umetsu, Keiichi
2
2Total Juniors:
Taiwan/NCU MOA PI Scientists: 2Chou, Yi Graduate Institute of Astronomy, National Central Uni
Variable Stars
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume; Variable Stars
Ngeow, Chow‐Choong Graduate Institute of Astronomy, National Central UniVariable Stars
Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume; Variable Stars
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
Taiwan/NCU Graduate Institute of Astronomy, National Central University
Chang, Chan‐Kao JR Chou, Yi
Taiwan/NCU Graduate Institute of Astronomy, National Central University
Lin, Hsin‐Wen JR Chou, Yi
2
Taiwan/NCU Graduate Institute of Astronomy, National Central University
Cheng, Yu‐Chi JR Ngeow, Chow‐Choong
Taiwan/NCU Graduate Institute of Astronomy, National Central University
Yu, Po‐Chieh JR Ngeow, Chow‐Choong
2
4Total Juniors:
UK Consortium MOA PI Scientists: 78Bacon, David University of Portsmouth, Institute of Cosmology and
Dark energy and gravity physics via LSST weak lensing & clustering. Combination with SKA (intensity mapping ‐> redshift information, clustering & lensing) to improve constraints & remove systematics.
Dark Energy; Informatics and Statistics; Galaxies
Belokurov, Vasily Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeLocal Group, Milky Way, Dak Halo, Stellar Halo
Galaxies, Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
Bersier, David Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool John MooreCore‐collapse supernovae, Cepheid variable stars, transients
Transients and Variable Stars
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Bremer, Malcolm School of Physics, University of BristolGalaxy evolution and environment, cluster evolution, large‐scale‐structure and their use as cosmological probes
Galaxies, Dark Energy, Active Galactic Nuclei, Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
Bridle, Sarah School of Physics and Astronomy, University of ManchWeak lensing, theory and combined probes, cosmology
Dark Energy
Brown, Michael(2) University of Manchester* Cosmology and dark energy with weak lensing. * Synergies with radio lensing surveys with the SKA. * Lensing shear power spectrum estimation. * Cross‐correlation techniques (e.g. LSST x SKA).
Dark Energy; Informatics and Statistics
Calabrese, Erminia University of Oxford (until May 2017); Cardiff UniversitI am interested in testing dark energy and gravity theories with a combination of galaxy probes. I also want to be involved in the development of the LSST likelihood software.
Dark Energy; Galaxies; Informatics and Statistics
Childress, Michael University of Southampton, School of Physics & Astron Dark Energy
Clark, Simon Department of Physical Science, Open UniversityThe formation and evolution of massive stars and star clusters. With reference to LSST ‐ instabilities in post‐MS stars such as luminous blue variables, interacting/merging binaries and outbursts in relativistic X‐ray binaries
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars
Collins, Chris Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool John MooreMy main interest in LSST is to use the deep stacked images to measure the faint diffuse intra cluster light (ICL), whose origin and evolution with redshift is not well understood.
Galaxies; Dark Energy
Collins, Michelle University of SurreyNear field cosmology, resolved stellar populations, galaxy evolution, dark matter
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Informatics and Statistics
Conselice, Christopher University of NottinghamGalaxy formation, galaxy evolution, and cosmology
Galaxies, Dark Energy
Copperwheat, Christop Liverpool John Moores University, Astrophysics ResearSpectroscopic classification and exploitation of explosive transients, via automated follow‐up with robotic telescopes such as the Liverpool Telescope and the proposed Large Robotic Telescope.
Transient and Variable Stars; Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume; Informatics and Statistics
Davies, Jonathan Cardiff University 1. The search for low surface brightness features in LSST data.2. LSST transient events in connec on with Cardiff's Gravity Wave group.
Galaxies, Transients and Variable Stars
Davies, Roger University of Oxford, Physics/AstrophysicsI am interested in the evolution of the structure (probed through low surface brightness features), and stellar content (probed through colours), of galaxies.
Galaxies; Dark Energy; Active Galactic Nuclei
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Davis, Timothy Cardiff University, School of Physics and AstronomyScience interests: galaxy evolution, morphological transformation, galaxy outskirts, changing look AGN. Technical interests: data mining, machine learning for object classification/grouping.
Galaxies; Active Galactic Nuclei
Dye, Simon University of Nottingham School of Physics and AstronI have two interests which fall under the DESC: 1) Development of software for detecting strong galaxy‐galaxy lenses; 2) Modelling the lenses with a state of the art inversion code for cosmography
Dark Energy
Edge, Alastair Durham UniversityClusters of galaxies, AGN, multi wavelength surveys,
Active Galactic Nuclei, Galaxies, Dark Energy
Evans, Chris UK Astronomy Technology CentreMassive stars, stellar populations, Magellanic Clouds, astronomical instrumentation.
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars
Evans, Wyn Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
Farihi, Jay University College LondonAstrophysics group Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
Ferguson, Annette Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
Ferreira, Pedro University of Oxford, Astrophysics Informatics and Statistics
Fitzsimmons, Alan Astrophysics Research Centre, Queen's University BelfNear‐Earth Object spins and compositions, detection of main‐belt asteroid collisions, discovery and monitoring of Main‐Belt Comets, Jupiter‐family comet activity and nuclei.
Solar System
Fraser, Wesley Queen's University, BelfastI study planetesimal formation. I am an observer studying the Kuiper Belt and comets. I study size distributions, compositions through spectra, and perform deep imaging surveys.
Solar System; Informatics and Statistics
Froebrich, Dirk School of Physical Sciences, University of KentThe formation of young stars and clusters, incl. variability of YSOs.
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
Gaensicke, Boris University of WarwickMy research focuses on white dwarfs as tracers of stellar, binary, and planetary evolution, and I have expertise in the operations, and scientific exploitation of large surveys (SDSS, WEAVE, DESI).
Transient and Variable Stars; Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volumes; Informatics and Statistics
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Gandhi, Poshak University of Southampton/Deptt. of Physics & Astron Transients and Variable Stars
Gibson, Brad University of HullStellar populations; Milky Way structure; Galactic archaeology; Supernovae (local association with galactic structure/metallicity)
Galaxies, Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars
Hatch, Nina School of Physics and Astronomy, University of NottinThe formation and evolution of galaxy clusters and their member galaxies. In particular, I specialise in locating clusters at z > 1.5 and studying their properties.
Galaxies; Dark Energy; Active Galactic Nuclei
Heavens, Alan Imperial College, ICICDESC weak lensing. Developing Bayesian models for analysis. We introduced these with success into cosmic shear analysis, and are preparing them for Euclid. We wish to develop them for LSST.
Dark Energy; Informatics and Statistics; Galaxies
Hendry, Martin School of Physics and Astronomy, University of GlasgoAstrophysical transients, particularly potential EM counterparts of GW sources (e.g. coalescing neutron star binaries). Also interested in developing general Bayesian methodology for population studies and classification/characterisation of LSST data
Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
Heymans, Catherine University of EdinburghObservational Cosmology: expertise in gravitational lensing and large‐scale structure
Dark Energy
Hoenig, Sebastian University of Southampton Active Galactic Nuclei
Hook, Isobel Physics Department, Lancaster UniversityI am interested in supernovae and their use for cosmology. I am a member of the DESC supernova WG. I am also interetsed in the synergy between LSST and EUCLID, 4MOST and E‐ELT.
Dark Energy; Transient and Variable Stars
Jackson, Neal University of Manchester, Physics & Astronomy, Jodrel Galaxies
Jaffe, Andrew Imperial College, Department of PhysicsAstrostatistics; cosmology; cross‐correlations
Informatics and Statistics; Dark Energy
Jarvis, Matt Oxford Astrophysicsphoto‐z work, photo‐z work used to measure LSS. Galaxy evolution and AGN (mainly from deep drilling field)
Dark Energy; Galaxies; Active Galactic Nuclei
Jeffries, Robin Astrophysics Group, Keele UniversityStar formation, stellar ages, young stars in the solar neighbourhood. I am a member of the steering group of the Gaia‐ESO spectroscopic survey, looking to exploit this and early Gaia data releases to understand the formation and early evolution of star cl
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Joachimi, Benjamin Physics & Astronomy, UCLweak gravitational lensing, large‐scale structure, statistical methods, dark matter, dark energy, gravity
Dark Energy
Kaviraj, Sugata Centre for Astrophysics Research, University of HertfoLow surface brightness science, specifically merger‐induced faint tidal features Morphological studies in the local Universe Confronting predictions of cosmological simulations with LSST at 0<z<2
Galaxies; Active Galactic Nuclei; Stars, Mikly Way and Local Volume
Kerins, Eamonn University of Manchester Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
Kitching, Thomas MSSL, UCLWeak Lensing, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Bayesian Statistics.
Dark Energy, Informatics and Statistics
Lahav, Ofer Physics & Astronomy Department, UCLGalaxies, Large Scale Structure, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Statistical Methods
Dark Energy; Informatics and Statistics; Galaxies
Lawrence, Andy Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburghtime‐domain astronomy, AGN, astronomical data management, data integration through the Virtual Observatory
Active Galactic Nuclei, Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
Levan, Andrew University of WarwickGamma‐ray bursts, supernovae and other exotic transients
Transients and Variable Stars
Li, Baojiu Institute for Computational Cosmology Dark Energy
Lintott, Chris Dept of Physics, University of OxfordThe use of rare, local (z<1) systems to understand galaxy evolution. This leads to work in both machine learning & citizen science, and their applications to fields including transients & exoplanets.
Galaxies; Informatics and Statistics; Transient and Variable Stars
Littlefair, Stuart Dept of Physics & Astronomy, University of Sheffield Low‐mass stars and brown dwarfs; particularly the variability of objects around the substellar boundary. Stellar variability and rotation. Interacting binary stars.
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars
Loveday, Jon University of Sussex, Physics & AstronomyMember of DESC and Galaxies collaborations. Interested in LSS constraints on cosmological models; abundance of dwarf/LSB galaxies. Reliable automated photometry of resolved galaxy images.
Dark Energy; Galaxies; Informatics and Statistics
Lucas, Philip Centre for Astrophysics Research, University of HertfoEruptive variable YSOs, other unusual variable stars, brown dwarfs (especially population II and metallicity dependence of the IMF), representing the broader UK Galactic community. Technically, I am interested in the DIA photometry and difference imaging
Transient and Variable Stars; Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Malik, Karim School of Physics and Astronomy, Queen Mary UniversCosmological perturbation at linear and higher order, physics of the early universe, the late time acceleration of the universe, modelling dark energy and its alternatives (back reaction, modifying gravity)
Dark Energy
Mann, Robert Institute for Astronomy, University of EdinburghGalaxy evolution, clusters of galaxies, cosmology, astronomical data management, astroinformatics
Galaxies, Dark Energy, Informatics and Statistics
Maund, Justyn University of Sheffield, Department of Physics and AstrObservations of supernovae and stellar populations, Bayesian analysis and machine learning
Transient and Variable Stars; Informatics and Statistics; Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume
McEwen, Jason Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL), University CI have multi‐disciplinary research interests in astrophysics and informatics, including, for example, topics of astro‐informatics and astro‐statistics, cosmology, dark energy, machine learning, supernovae science, and many others
Dark Energy, Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
McGee, Sean Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of BInterests in galaxy formation and evolution, particularly in the low surface brightness regime, as well as galaxy groups and clusters and strong gravitational lensing.
Galaxies; Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume; Dark Energy
McMahon, Richard Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeThe discovery and study of high redshift quasars and intergalactic quasar absorption lines as tools in measuring and understanding the Epoch of Hydrogen Reionization. The discovery and use of gravitationally lensed quasars as cosmological probes and as to
Dark Energy, Active Galactic Nuclei, Informatics and Statistics
Miller, Lance Dept of Physics, Oxford UniversityCosmology, weak lensing surveys and analysis, weak lensing shear measurement
Dark Energy
Mortlock, Daniel Departments of Physics & Department of MathematicHigh‐redshift quasars; rare objects; applications of Bayesian inference and machine learning to rare object searches; the local brown dwarf population
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Active Galactic Nuclei, Informatics and Statistics
Mundell, Carole Department of Physics, University of BathTime Domain Astrophysics, High Energy Transients incl. GRB. Galaxy evolution w/ focus on AGN incl. flares & TDE. Member of the US Active Galactic Nuclei Science Collaboration & UK AGN PoC.
Galaxies; Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume; Dark Energy
Naylor, Tim Physics and Astronomy, University of ExeterYoung stars
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
Nichol, Bob ICG, University of PortsmouthSupernova and transients, informatics, survey simulations
Dark Energy; Transient and Variable Stars; Informatics and Statistics
Peiris, Hiranya University College London / Dept of Physics and Astrotheoretical and observational cosmology, statistical methods, computational methods
Dark Energy, Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Percival, Will ICG/University of Portsmouth Dark Energy
Roberts, Stephen University of Oxford, Engineering Science, Machine Leastro‐informatics
Informatics and Statistics
Romer, Kathy University of Sussex (Department of Physics and Astro 1.Extrac ng informa on about the nature of Dark Energy using the LSST cluster catalogue; 2. Suppor ng the development of that catalogue; 3. Enhancing
understanding of cluster astrophysics.
Dark Energy; Galaxies
Saintonge, Amelie UCL Department of Physics and Astronomy Galaxies
Scholz, Aleks School of Physics & Astronomy, University of St AndreMy main research topics with LSST will be a) rare outbursts/disk eclipses in YSOs, b) magnetic dynamos and rotation across the HR diagram, and c) planets around brown dwarfs.
Transient and Variable Stars; Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volumes; Informatics and Statistics
Scowcroft, Victoria Department of Physics, University of BathStudying of variable star populations of Local Group galaxies for a) local calibration of the extragalactic distance scale, and b) high precision studies of the 3D structure of resolved galaxies.
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume; Transient and Variable Stars; Informatics and Statistics
Smartt, Stephen Astrophysics Research Centre, School of Maths and Phsupernovae, optical transients
Dark Energy, Transients and Variable Stars
Smith, Graham School of Physics and Astronomy, University of BirminGalaxy clusters, cosmology, dark matter, dark energy, weak‐lensing, strong‐lensing, galaxy formation
Galaxies, Dark Energy
Steeghs, Danny Department of Physics, Warwick University Transients and Variable Stars
Stott, John Lancaster University, Physics Department (from Jan 1 My main interests fall within the Galaxies Collaboration (with links to DE and AGN), with focus on: galaxy clusters and environment; high‐z galaxies; low surface brightness galaxies; and AGN.
Galaxies; Active Galactic Nuclei; Dark Energy
Sullivan, Mark Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of SSupernovae; dark energy; cosmology; transients; time domain astronomy.
Dark Energy, Transients and Variable Stars
Tanvir, Nial University of Leicester, Department of Physics and AstMy primary interest is in transient science, especially GRBs, EM counterparts to gravitational wave sources, tidal disruption events, exotic supernovae. Also galaxy evolution and stellar populations.
Transient and Variable Stars; Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volumes; Galaxies
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
Taylor, Andy University of EdinburghWeak Lensing shear measurement. Weak Lensing shear power spectrum estimation. Galaxy clustering power spectrum estimation. Cosmological parameter estimation. Testing dark energy and modified gravity.
Dark Energy
Vink, Jorick Armagh ObservatoryLuminous Blue Variables, Very Massive Stars, Supernovae, Transients
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars
Walton, Nicholas Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeGaia and its use for Milky Way structure studies and transients. Data analysis systems and astro‐informatics.
Stars, Milky Way and Local Volume, Transients and Variable Stars, Informatics and Statistics
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
MOAName Institution Scientist Name Status MentorName
UK Consortium Queen's University Belfast/ Astrophysics Research Centre
Bannister, Michelle JR Alan Fitzsimmons
1
UK Consortium Imperial College, ICIC Olamaie, Malak JR Alan Heavens
1
UK Consortium Durham University Physics Department Deason, Alis JR Alastair Edge
1
UK Consortium ICC & CEA, Department of Physics, Durham University
Norberg, Peder JR Baojiu Li
1
UK Consortium UCL Mahony, Constance JR Benjamin Joachimi
UK Consortium UCL Soo, John JR Benjamin Joachimi
UK Consortium UCL van Uitert, Edo JR Benjamin Joachimi
3
UK Consortium Royal Observatory Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh
Zuntz, Joe JR Bridle, Sarah
1
UK Consortium Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Amon, Alexandra JR Catherine Heymans
UK Consortium Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Asgari, Marika JR Catherine Heymans
UK Consortium Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Harnois‐Deraps, Joachim JR Catherine Heymans
3
UK Consortium Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool John Moores University
Kelvin, Lee JR Chris Collins
1
UK Consortium Dept of Computer Science, Liverpool JMU McWhirter, Ross JR Chris Copperwheat
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
1
UK Consortium Liverpool John Moores University, Astrophysics Research Institute
Piascik, Andrzej JR Christopher Copperwheat
1
UK Consortium University of Portsmouth, Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Cunnington, Steven JR David Bacon
UK Consortium ICG, University of Portsmouth Gonzalez‐Perez, Violeta JR David Bacon
UK Consortium Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation, University of Portsmouth
Pourtsidou, Alkistis JR David Bacon
3
UK Consortium Department of Physics, University of Oxford Laigle, Clotilde JR Dr Sugata Kaviraj
1
UK Consortium School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham
Mulroy, Sarah JR Graham Smith
1
UK Consortium Dept of Physics and Astronomy, UCL Elsner, Franz JR Hiranya Peiris
UK Consortium Dept of Physics and Astronomy, UCL Lochner, Michelle JR Hiranya Peiris
UK Consortium University College London / Dept of Physics and Astronomy
Schuhmann, Robert JR Hiranya Peiris
3
UK Consortium Lancaster University, Physics Department Williams, Steven JR Isobel Hook
1
UK Consortium Cardiff University Clark, Christopher JR Jon Davies
UK Consortium Cardiff University Prole, Dan JR Jon Davies
UK Consortium School of Physics and Astronomy, Cardiff University
Smith, Matthew JR Jon Davies
UK Consortium Cardiff University ‐ School of Physics and Astronomy
Valiante, Elisabetta JR Jon Davies
4
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
UK Consortium University of Sussex, Physics & Astronomy Shirley, Raphael JR Jon Loveday
1
UK Consortium University of Sussex Bhargava, Sunayana JR Kathy Romer
UK Consortium Sussex University/Physics & Astronomy Department
Vergara, Carlos JR Kathy Romer
2
UK Consortium Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton
Firth, Rob JR Mark Sullivan
UK Consortium Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton
Karpenka, Natasha JR Mark Sullivan
2
UK Consortium Oxford, Engineering Science Almosallam, Ibrahim JR Matt Jarvis
UK Consortium Oxford Astrophysics Bowler, Rebecca JR Matt Jarvis
UK Consortium Oxford Astrophysics Gomes, Zahra JR Matt Jarvis
UK Consortium Oxford, Astrophysics Hatfield, Peter JR Matt Jarvis
4
UK Consortium University of Manchester Harrison, Ian JR Michael Brown
UK Consortium University of Manchester Whittaker, Lee JR Michael Brown
2
UK Consortium University of Surrey, Dept of Astropysics Preston, Janet JR Michelle Collins
1
UK Consortium University of Manchester, Physics & Astronomy, Jodrell Bank Centre for
Hartley, Philippa JR Neal Jackson
UK Consortium University of Manchester, Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics
Tagore, Amitpal JR Neal Jackson
2
UK Consortium University of Leicester, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Wiersema, Klaas JR Nial Tanvir
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
1
UK Consortium Physics and Astronomy Department, UCL Kirk, Donnacha JR Ofer Lahav
1
UK Consortium Astrophysics, University of Oxford Allison, Rupert JR Pedro Ferreira
UK Consortium Astrophysics, University of Oxford Alonso, David JR Pedro Ferreira
UK Consortium University of Oxford, Physics (department), Astrophysics (subdepartment)
Baker, Tessa JR Pedro Ferreira
UK Consortium University of Oxford Chisari, Elisa JR Pedro Ferreira
4
UK Consortium University of Oxford Verma, Aprajita JR Prof Roger Davies
1
UK Consortium University of Cambridge, Institute of Astronomy
Auger, Matt JR Richard McMahon
UK Consortium Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge
Banerji, Manda JR Richard McMahon
UK Consortium University of Cambridge, Institute of Astronomy
Lemmon, Cameron JR Richard McMahon
3
UK Consortium Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Cross, Nicholas JR Robert Mann
UK Consortium School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Ebert, Marcus JR Robert Mann
UK Consortium Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Read, Michael JR Robert Mann
UK Consortium Institute for Astronomy, University of Edinburgh
Sutorius, Eckhard JR Robert Mann
4
UK Consortium ICG Portsmouth Collett, Thomas JR Robert Nichol
UK Consortium ICG Portsmouth Thomas, Benjamin JR Robert Nichol
2
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MOANamePI Name and Science Interest Institution ScienceCollaboration
UK Consortium University of Oxford Houghton, Ryan JR Roger Davies
1
UK Consortium University of Manchester Troxel, Michael JR Sarah Bridle
1
UK Consortium Dept of Physics, University of Oxford Barnsley, Robert JR Stephen Roberts
1
UK Consortium Astrophysics Research Centre, Queen’s University Belfast
Inserra, Cosimo JR Stephen Smartt
UK Consortium Astrophysics Research Centre, Queen’s University Belfast
Maguire, Kate JR Stephen Smartt
UK Consortium Astrophysics Research Centre, Queen’s University Belfast
Smith, Ken JR Stephen Smartt
UK Consortium Queen's University Belfast Young, Dave JR Stephen Smartt
4
UK Consortium Centre for Astrophysics Research, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Burningham, Ben JR Sugata Kaviraj
UK Consortium Centre for Astrophysics Research, University of Hertfordshire
Geach, James JR Sugata Kaviraj
UK Consortium Centre for Astrophysics Research, University of Hertfordshire
Martin, Garreth JR Sugata Kaviraj
3
UK Consortium Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge
Koposov, Sergey JR Vasily Belokurov
1
UK Consortium University of Portsmouth, Institute of Cosmology and Gravition
Mueller, Eva‐Maria JR Will Percival
1
69Total Juniors:
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