I am a Professor of Astrophysics in the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Leicester.
My research focuses on the formation of exoplanets, and the physics of planet-forming discs around young stars like our Sun. I've also studied how stars form, and how super-massive black holes grow. Most of my work involves building theoretical and numerical models of these systems, in order to try and understand how they behave and evolve. For a more detailed description, please see my research page.
In recent years my research has been supported by STFC, the European Research Council, and the Leverhulme Trust. I am co-director of the Leicester Centre for Exoplanet Research.
