My research focuses on the evolution of galaxies and the growth of structure in the Universe. I use two approaches to address questions in these fields. Firstly, I work with multiwavelength datasets to gain new insights into galaxy formation and evolution by
contrasting the views provided by radiation emitted in different wavelengths (in particular those in the mid/far-infrared, and submillimetre). The second approach I use is the detailed study of nearby galaxies where the increased spatial resolution afforded by ground based telescopes and space based observatories enables a better understanding of the physical processes governing galaxy evolution.

Lensing of space time around a black hole. At Oxford we study black holes observationally and theoretically on all size and time scales - it is some of our core work.
Credit: ALAIN RIAZUELO, IAP/UPMC/CNRS. CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE IMAGES.
Prof. Dimitra Rigopoulou
Professor of Astrophysics
Research theme
Sub department
Galaxy Evolution, Ultraluminous Infrared Galaxies