Mr Max Baker

(he/him)

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Research

In my research I aim to understand how galaxies replenish their cold gas. This is especially the case for quenched, early-type galaxies, in which recent observational studies have found significant cold gas reserviors. This has posed a challenge to our current models.

My current reserach involves studying the lifetimes of so-called 'stellar-gas kinematic misalignments' within large-scale cosmological simulations. These are systems in which the gas disc is kinematically misaligned with respect to the stellar disc (see e.g. NCG 4550). By studying the longevity of these structures, and their connection to galaxy mergers, we can improve our understanding of gas replenishment mechanisms in galaxies.

Biography

Honours and awards

• 2022 Mphys Physics with Astrophysics, University of Bath

Speaking engagements

• July 2025 - Speaker at NAM2025 'The ultimate fate of multi-phase gas in galaxies' (Durham University)
• June 2025 - Speaker at 'Gas in Galaxies' workshop (Cardiff University)
• January 2025 - Speaker at public engagement 'Astronomy on Tap' (Cardiff)
• September 2024 - Poster and flash talk at ALMABO24 conference (University of Bologna)
• May 2025 - Speaker at public engagement 'Astronomy on Tap' (Cardiff)
• April 2024 - Guest speaker (Southampton University)

Committees and reviewing

• Committee member on the 'Astronomy on Tap' Cardiff public outreach talks

Supervisors

Timothy Davis

Reader

Freeke van de Voort

Senior Lecturer & Royal Society University Research Fellow