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Dr. Matthew Bailes

Shaw Prize laureate in Astronomy (2023) and Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav). Co-discoverer of Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and pioneer of pulsar astrophysics.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Fast Radio Bursts, Pulsars, Gravitational Waves, Relativistic Astrophysics
Academic position: Australian Laureate Fellow & Director, OzGrav
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Fast Radio Bursts, Pulsars, Gravitational Waves are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Swinburne guide ↗Physics subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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