Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP150101734 [ 2015 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Dr Barbara Catinella; Dr Luca Cortese; Prof Romeel Dave; Dr Amelie Saintonge

Brief description The observed properties of galaxies are known to depend on their surrounding local environment. However, astronomers are still struggling to understand to what extent galaxy evolution is shaped by nurture, and which are the dominant physical processes involved. The key to resolving this outstanding issue is to study the cold gas component, and its relation to star formation, in galaxies across a range of environments. This programme will combine an unrivalled data set, which includes the most sensitive measurements of atomic and molecular hydrogen gas currently available, with state-of-the-art numerical simulations to reveal the physical mechanisms responsible for transforming galaxies in the group environment.

Funding Amount 325500

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects