Seminars

COLLOQUIA

Andrea FERRARA

Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa

April 9th, 11:30, Aula Jappelli (INAF/OAPD)

The Beautiful Confusion. The Earliest Galaxies after JWST

One of the major surprises provided by the first months of early Universe observations by JWST has been the detection of a stunning overabundance of luminous, and likely massive, galaxies at redshift z>10. As the first spectroscopic confirmations are accumulating, it is crucial and timely to investigate these important and yet unknown aspects of early galaxy formation and evolution. At a time when ALMA has laid the foundations of our understanding, Webb seems to hint at a possibly conflicting scenario. These (apparent?) contradictions need to be solved in the framework of studies that combine theory, cosmological simulations, and the most advanced IR/sub-mm observations. I will analyze the possible new scenarios and propose some preliminary answers to the above questions.

BIO

Andrea Ferrara is a Full Professor of Cosmology at the Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) in Pisa and a Senior Visiting Professor at the Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe in Tokyo. His research focuses on theoretical and numerical studies of the formation of the first galaxies and black holes in the early Universe. With over 600 scientific publications, which have received approximately 30,000 citations and an h-index of 106, he is a leading figure in his field. He has been honored with several international awards, including the prestigious Blaauw, Tinsley, and Ochoa Prizes, the Humboldt Award, and an ERC Advanced Grant. He serves as an Editor for various international scientific journals and is listed among the Top 100 Italian scientists. He has held key leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Vice Rector for Internationalization at SNS, as well as membership on the Board of Directors of the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) and Chair of the Advisory Board for the Square Kilometer Array (SKA). Additionally, he is actively engaged in science communication, for which he was awarded the G. Giorgi Medal, and regularly contributes through articles and public lectures.

IMPORTNAT INFO

If you are a PhD student or an early-career researcher, join us at Aula Jappelli at 10:30 for an informal meeting with the speaker. 

We will discuss his scientific journey, how his career has developed, and share valuable insights that may help guide your own path.

Coffee, tea, and biscuits will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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