Prof. Dr. Rachel Webster AO

Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Melbourne, pioneer of gravitational lensing as a cosmological probe, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, and leader in the Murchison Widefield Array project.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Astrophysics, Gravitational Lensing, Epoch of Reionization, Cosmology, Quasars and Black Holes
Academic position: Professor of Astrophysics / School of Physics
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 Astrophysics, Gravitational Lensing, Epoch of Reionization are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-14. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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