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In this episode, we were honoured to have Professor Matthew Bailes, an Australian Laureate Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology as our special guest. A few days before joining us, he had clinched the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy, a topic we delved into during the episode. Professor Bailes is not only the director of the Swinburne University branch specializing in supercomputing and astrophysics but also leads the Dynamic Universe theme of the ARC Centre of Excellence for all-sky astrophysics, CAASTRO.
With a rich background in astrophysics, Professor Bailes' expertise extends to designing and deploying supercomputers for the world's largest radio telescopes, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of extreme cosmic phenomena. During our conversation, we explored diverse subjects like black holes, aliens, and the mysteries of the universe. Additionally, our discussion ventured into the realms of science fiction and life philosophy, providing a captivating and thought-provoking listening experience. Matthew was also in the midst of observing the Parkes Radio Telescope during the podcast. Don't miss the insights shared by this renowned scientist in a truly enlightening episode.
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In this episode, we were honoured to have Professor Matthew Bailes, an Australian Laureate Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology as our special guest. A few days before joining us, he had clinched the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy, a topic we delved into during the episode. Professor Bailes is not only the director of the Swinburne University branch specializing in supercomputing and astrophysics but also leads the Dynamic Universe theme of the ARC Centre of Excellence for all-sky astrophysics, CAASTRO.
With a rich background in astrophysics, Professor Bailes' expertise extends to designing and deploying supercomputers for the world's largest radio telescopes, enabling groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of extreme cosmic phenomena. During our conversation, we explored diverse subjects like black holes, aliens, and the mysteries of the universe. Additionally, our discussion ventured into the realms of science fiction and life philosophy, providing a captivating and thought-provoking listening experience. Matthew was also in the midst of observing the Parkes Radio Telescope during the podcast. Don't miss the insights shared by this renowned scientist in a truly enlightening episode.
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