Exploring gravitational lensing of red shift star clusters

Unlocking the universe with sharper galaxy images and groundbreaking gravitational lensing technology.

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Our Mission

Creating a model of the universe

We're developing an innovative data pipeline using gravitational lensing to reveal clearer images of distant galaxies. By harnessing this natural cosmic magnification, we aim to unlock new insights into the structure and evolution of the universe.

Advance Understanding of the Universe's Origins

Develop a comprehensive model of the universe that simulates the formation of the first stars and galaxies, with a particular focus on gravitational lensing phenomena.

Provide Open-Source Tools for the Astronomy Community

We aim to make our software pipeline publicly available to astronomers and researchers worldwide, enabling them to simulate early cosmic structures and enhance their knowledge using real-world data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Inspire Future Generations in Astrophysics

Our research strives to engage and inspire students and young scientists by showcasing the importance of computational astrophysics, collaboration, and the use of cutting-edge technology to answer fundamental questions about the cosmos.

Reseach Problem

Our Research Problem

By creating a pipeline that will apply gravitational lensing to a cosmological model, what can we learn more about the origin and formation of the universe and early galaxies, and how can we make this pipeline accessible to other researchers and a model for future student researchers?

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Data Collection

Efficiently gather and preprocess large-scale astronomical data.

Pipeline Optimization

Streamline data analysis with our custom-built, high-performance algorithms.

Lens Detection

Accurately identify and classify gravitational lensing events with precision.

Our Team

Meet the Researchers

With majors ranging from physics and astronomy to engineering and computer science, we bring unique perspectives together to drive our research.

Benjamin Saenz

Computer Engineering

Web Liaison
Lance Moreau

Physics and Astronomy

Mentor Liaison
Ayush Mishra

Physics

Web Liaison
Brayson Fleegle

Mechanical Engineering

Finance Liaison
David Fritz

Aerospace Engineering

Team Liaison
Georgia

Computer Science and Physics

Web Liaison
Benjamin Saenz

Computer Engineering

Web Liaison
Lance Moreau

Physics and Astronomy

Mentor Liaison
Ayush Mishra

Physics

Web Liaison
Brayson Fleegle

Mechanical Engineering

Finance Liaison
David Fritz

Aerospace Engineering

Team Liaison
Georgia

Computer Science and Physics

Web Liaison
Benjamin Saenz

Computer Engineering

Web Liaison
Lance Moreau

Physics and Astronomy

Mentor Liaison
Ayush Mishra

Physics

Web Liaison
Brayson Fleegle

Mechanical Engineering

Finance Liaison
David Fritz

Aerospace Engineering

Team Liaison
Georgia

Computer Science and Physics

Web Liaison
Benjamin Saenz

Computer Engineering

Web Liaison
Lance Moreau

Physics and Astronomy

Mentor Liaison
Ayush Mishra

Physics

Web Liaison
Brayson Fleegle

Mechanical Engineering

Finance Liaison
David Fritz

Aerospace Engineering

Team Liaison
Georgia

Computer Science and Physics

Web Liaison
Joseph Bailor

Aerospace Engineering

Finance Liaison
Kevin Li

Computer Science

Md Rahman

Physics

Mentor Liaison
Nicolas Preda

Computer Science

Sasha Brown

Finance

Thomas Domorad

Physics and Astronomy

Library Liaison
Joseph Bailor

Aerospace Engineering

Finance Liaison
Kevin Li

Computer Science

Md Rahman

Physics

Mentor Liaison
Nicolas Preda

Computer Science

Sasha Brown

Finance

Thomas Domorad

Physics and Astronomy

Library Liaison
Joseph Bailor

Aerospace Engineering

Finance Liaison
Kevin Li

Computer Science

Md Rahman

Physics

Mentor Liaison
Nicolas Preda

Computer Science

Sasha Brown

Finance

Thomas Domorad

Physics and Astronomy

Library Liaison
Joseph Bailor

Aerospace Engineering

Finance Liaison
Kevin Li

Computer Science

Md Rahman

Physics

Mentor Liaison
Nicolas Preda

Computer Science

Sasha Brown

Finance

Thomas Domorad

Physics and Astronomy

Library Liaison
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From Concept to Discovery

Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of astrophysics, shedding light on the earliest galaxies and opening doors for future generations of researchers!

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