Summary
Alexander Wagner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tsukuba with 13 years of research experience in astrophysics, specializing in galaxy formation, AGN feedback, and cosmic ray astrophysics using hydrodynamical simulations. He progressed from postdoctoral roles at the University of Leeds and Australian National University to a CCS fellowship before joining Tsukuba, combining deep computational modeling skills with academic mentorship. Based in Nagareyama, Japan, he brings a disciplined, self-improving mindset—balancing rigorous scientific thinking with interests in programming, languages, music, and sport—that feeds both his research creativity and teaching. Notably, his career reflects sustained focus on simulation-driven insight into high-energy astrophysical processes rather than broad experimental work.
13 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Abitur, Abitur at German European School Singapore
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Astrophysics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Astrophysics at University of Leeds
English, German, Japanese, Luxembourgish, French