Tamara Davis
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | University of New South Wales |
| Known for | Dark energy, dark matter |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astrophysics, cosmology |
| Institutions | University of Queensland |
| Website | smp |
Tamara Maree Davis AM is an Australian astrophysicist that studies cosmology and specialises in the dark energy that is accelerating our universe. Davis is a professor and laureate fellow in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland.[1][2][3]
The Australian Academy of Science awarded her their Nancy Millis Medal in 2015,[4] and she was awarded an Australian Laureate Fellowship in 2018.[5] She received the Astronomical Society of Australia's Louise Webster Prize in 2009,[6][7] and their Robert Ellery Lectureship in 2021.[8] She became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2020, for "significant service to astrophysical science, to education, and to young astronomers".[9]
As an athlete, Davis has competed for Australia at an international level in Ultimate Frisbee since the year 2000, in both Open's and Master's divisions.[10]
Education
[edit]Davis completed her PhD in astrophysics at the University of New South Wales in 2004.[2][3] She also has a BSc in physics and a BA in philosophy.[3]
Research
[edit]Professor Davis is an expert in dark energy and dark matter, and her research includes an array of topics in cosmology such as black holes, supernova, and galaxy expansions.[1][11]
Davis is also an award-winning lecturer, teaching both first year physics and third year astrophysics at The University of Queensland.[1] Additionally, she is an advocate for engaging and welcoming women and people from diverse backgrounds into science, and particularly in the field of physics.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Professor Tamara Davis". University of Queensland.
- ^ a b "Tamara Davis". The Conversation. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ a b c "Tamara Davis - VC Research and Teaching Fellowship". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Australian Academy of Science Nancy Millis Medal". Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "UQ soars with a record-breaking six laureates". University of Queensland. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ "Astronomical Society of Australia Louise Webster Prize". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ Williams, Robyn (29 October 2011). "Tamara Davis - tackling the big questions in physics". The Science Show. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Radio National.
- ^ "Astronomical Society of Australia Robert Ellery Lectureship". Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Australian Honours List". Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Player Summary for Tamara Davis". National Teams of Ultimate. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "AstroLaureate". astrolaureate.github.io. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
- ^ Martine (16 August 2013). "Dr Tamara Davis Astrophysicist". Engaging Women. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
External links
[edit]- Tamara Davis on Twitter.
- Interview with Martine Harte about Ruby Payne-Scott for Engaging Women.
- Cool Jobs: Astrophysics video for the World Science Festival Brisbane (2024).
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