MuSES: Team

"I study individual blazar candidates associated with high-energy neutrino alerts using trigger multi-band VLBI follow-up observations. I investigate temporal changes in their parsec-scale jets, such as flaring activity or variations in polarization and magnetic fields, and examine intrinsic properties like Doppler boosting to uncover possible particle acceleration mechanisms."

"I aim to apply the novel Bayesian algorithm "resolve" to the MOJAVE database. The algorithm provides sharper images than CLEAN and naturally estimates errors. Therefore, making its results readily available for all observations will help with numerous studies of active galactic nuclei."

"I study jet physics in active galactic nuclei using multi-epoch, multi-band VLBI observations. My work focuses on parsec- and sub-parsec–scale jet structure, its morphological and dynamical evolution and their connection to intrinsic physical properties, as well as potential links to neutrino emission. I am additionally interested in Bayesian imaging methods and their application to VLBI data analysis."

"I investigate particle acceleration in active galactic nuclei using optical polarimetry and millimeter observations. My work focuses on the X-ray corona in radio-quiet AGNs as a compact source of synchrotron mm emission and on its possible connection to the jet base. By comparing jetted and non-jetted systems, I aim to understand what triggers or suppresses jet formation and whether strong acceleration can occur without large-scale jets."

"I am investigating how we can use VLBI observations as an anchor to probe the multi-messenger properties of neutrino-candidate blazars with extreme Doppler factors. This involves working closely with VLBI data as well as spectral energy distribution modelling of the sources using open-source software. I am also interested in developing complementary tools to probe the magnetic field distribution in relativistic jets and the related interplay between radio polarimetry and neutrino production processes."

"With a background in radio astronomy and Very Long Baseline Interferometry, I will attempt to answer the significance of variations in the polarization orientation of AGN sources. The goal is to see whether there is a particular tendency and correlation with other signatures already studied, such as neutrino production."