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Lecturer in Physics, Western Sydney University

Dr Luke A. Barnes is a Lecturer in Physics at Western Sydney University. With a PhD in astronomy from the University of Cambridge, he has published papers in the field of galaxy formation and on the fine-tuning of the Universe for life. He is the coauthor with Prof. Geraint Lewis of "A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely-Tuned Cosmos" and "The Cosmic Revolutionary's Handbook: (Or: How to Beat the Big Bang)", published by Cambridge University Press.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Lecturer in Physics, Western Sydney University
  • 2018–2020
    John Templeton Research Fellow , Western Sydney University
  • 2015–2017
    John Templeton Research Fellow, University of Sydney
  • 2011–2014
    Super Science Research Fellow, University of Sydney
  • 2010–2011
    Postdoctoral Researcher, ETH Zurich

Education

  • 2010 
    University of Cambridge, PhD (Astronomy)