Michael Cowley

Astrophysics Research and Teaching Associate, Queensland University of Technology

Michael Cowley is an astrophysicist and educator at the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Southern Queensland. His research – which involves cosmology, supermassive black holes, and the formation and evolution of galaxies – has taken him around the world and resulted in numerous publications in leading international scientific journals. As an advocate for STEMM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, & Medicine), Michael enjoys the challenge of taking complex topics and making them accessible to all audiences.

Experience

2018–present

Adjunct Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland
2019–present

Astrophysics Research and Teaching Associate, Queensland University of Technology
2016–2019

Research Officer, Macquarie University

Education

2017

Macquarie University/Australian Astronomical Observatory, PhD in Astronomy and Physics
2013

Queensland University of Technology, Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours)

Professional Memberships

Member of the Australian Institute of Physics
Member of the Institute of Physics
Member of the Astronomical Society of Australia
Junior Member of the International Astronomical Union