The Journey So Far
Our Foundations
CanDIAPL has evolved significantly since its inception, garnering support and collaboration from various stakeholders. Our history is marked by impactful research, successful events, and the establishment of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing astronomy and fostering academic engagement.
Goals and Aspirations
Research
Our primary goal is to enhance astronomical research by providing a platform for researchers to share findings and insights. Through collaboration with Canadian universities, we aim to tackle the most pressing challenges in the field.
Engagement
We strive to engage the larger astronomy community through events and discussions that spark curiosity and promote learning. Our vision emphasizes the importance of outreach and public involvement in scientific exploration.
Collaboration
CanDIAPL envisions a future of continuous collaboration among academia, institutions, and enthusiasts. By sharing resources and knowledge, we can inspire new generations of astronomers and foster innovation in research.
Team
Our Experts
Our diverse team comprises dedicated professionals and passionate researchers who contribute significantly to the project's success. Together, we represent a wealth of knowledge and experience within the astronomy domain.
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Dr. Renée Hložek is the Lead of CanDIAPL project and she is currently Assistant Professor of Astrophysics at the Dunlap Institute and the David. A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto.
Her research interests focus on understanding what the Universe is made of, its structure, and how it is changing over time. She combines theoretical cosmology with observational data from Atacama Cosmology Telescope, the Simons Observatory, currently under construction in Northern Chile and will be integrating data from the upcoming Vera Rubin Observatory.
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Dr. Kristine Spekkens is the co-Lead of CanDIAPL project and she is currently a Professor of Extragalactic Astrophysics at The Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy at Queen's University. Her research focuses on understanding of the structure and evolution of nearby galaxies in a cosmological context. She is spearheading a variety of projects to help reconcile long-standing discrepancies between the observed properties of spiral galaxies and predictions from galaxy formation theory, and is particularly interested in developing robust techniques for inferring the distribution of dark matter in these systems.
Dr. Spekkens is also involved in planning surveys with the next generation of radio telescopes to map the distribution and kinematics of atomic hydrogen in galaxies in diverse environments out to moderate redshifts. Dr. Spekkens' program thus affords graduate students the opportunity to carry out research with the world's largest radio and optical telescopes, and to develop new tools for interpreting the high-quality data obtained from these facilities.