Anna Scaife

Anna Scaife is a Professor at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the Physics department. She is recognized as a Professor of Radio Astronomy and holds the position of Head of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics Interferometry Centre of Excellence. Her research interests include radio astronomy, astrophysics, and related theoretical areas. She is actively involved in projects such as the Astrophysics and Cosmology Research at the JBCA, contributing to advancements in radio galaxy classification and machine learning applications in astronomy. Her work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being.

Anna Scaife's research focuses on radio astronomy and observational cosmology, with an emphasis on utilizing radio telescopes to study the universe. Her work includes the development of imaging techniques for radio interferometry, the analysis of cosmic microwave background power spectra, and the investigation of fast radio transients and their implications for the FRB population. She has contributed to large-scale surveys such as the LOFAR Multifrequency Snapshot Sky Survey and the MeerKAT international GHz tiered extragalactic exploration survey. Her research also explores cosmic rays, galaxy clusters, and the interstellar medium through radio observations.