Research Interests
I am an astrophysicist specializing in the co-evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes (SMBHs). My research explores how galaxy mergers, secular processes, and large-scale environments influence the growth of SMBHs and trigger Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN). By combining multi-wavelength observations with machine-learning techniques, I investigate the role of galaxy morphology, stellar mass assembly, and dust content in fueling AGN activity across cosmic time.
Galaxy and Supermassive Black Hole Co-evolution
A key aspect of my work is understanding when, where, and how AGN are triggered. I use advanced deep-learning algorithms trained on cosmological simulations to identify galaxy mergers in large surveys such as Euclid and JWST observations. By leveraging high-resolution imaging and spectral energy distribution (SED) modeling, I analyze the connection between host galaxy properties and SMBH accretion rates. My goal is to uncover the dominant mechanisms responsible for AGN activation and their impact on galaxy evolution, understanding how nowadays galaxies are shaped.
Far-Infrared Astronomy and Dust Evolution
Beyond AGN studies, I am also interested in the role of dust in galaxy evolution, particularly in the most massive galaxies in the Universe. Using data from Herschel and future far-infrared missions, I investigate how these galaxies assemble their stellar mass and how their star formation activity evolves over cosmic time. By combining mid- and far-infrared observations with SED fitting tools, I aim to characterize their dust content, star formation histories, and the influence of AGN feedback on their growth.
