Dr. Gyula I. G. Józsa

Scientific Staff
Radio-Observatorium Effelsberg, Scientific Service
+49 (0)2257-301-164

Main Focus

  • Spectrum-Management
    • Protection of radio astronomical frequencies
    • Analysis of measurements of radio interference
    • Prediction and simulation of radio interference
    • Representation of the MPIfR and radio astronomy in national, regional, and international Committees to coordinate radio frequencies
  • Astronomical research


Research interests

  • Galaxy evolution
  • Gas in galaxies and star formation
  • Dynamics of galaxies and dark matter
  • Computational paramtrisation of rotating gas discs
  • Radio astronomical tools and automated analysis of radio astronomical data
  • High performance computing

    Curriculum Vitae

    • Since 2021 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (scientist) at MPIfR
    • Since 2020 Visiting Professor, Department of Physics and Electronics, Rhodes University,
      Makhanda, South Africa
    • 2014-2021 Senior Astronomer at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory
      (SARAO), National Research Fundation (NRF), South Africa
    • 2014-2020 Research Associate, Department of Physics and Electronics, Rhodes Univer-
      sity
    • 2008-2014 Support Scientist for the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT) at
      ASTRON, Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO), The Netherlands
    • 2006-2007 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (scientist) at the Argelander-Institut für Astronomie of the University of Bonn
    • 2002-2006 PhD at the Argelander-Institut für Astronomie of the University of Bonn
    • 2001-2002 Diplomarbeit (MSc equivalent) at the Radioastronomisches Institut of the University of Bonn
    • Until 2001 Undergraduate studies of physics and philosophy at the University of Bonn, diverse jobs

    Dr. Józsa is member at the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the European Astronomical Society (EAS), the Astronomische Gesellschaft, the Committee on Radio Astronomy Frequencies (CRAF) of the European Research Council, the IAU Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference (CPS), the Standing Panel of the National Research Fundation of South Africa for Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics and ICT, and at the Permanent Committee on Moon Farside Protection der International Academy of Aeronautics (IAA). He has published over 100 refereed papers in scientific journals.

    Extra information

    Visiting Professor, Department of Physics and Electronics, Rhodes University, South Africa

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