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“These galaxies are like the lighthouses of the universe. By studying them, we can understand what was going on in the universe at different cosmic epochs.”

Where in Australia would you call home?

I’m from the town of Mandurah in Western Australia but I studied in Perth, including my PhD with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research at the University of Western Australia.

Where in the world are you?

I’m in Zagreb, which is the capital city of Croatia. I’ve been here for four years working as a postdoctoral researcher in the field of astronomy at the University of Zagreb. Croatia is an amazing country and I’ve really enjoyed my time here.

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