My Research Journey in Astrophysics & Cosmology

Hey there! And welcome to my personal webpage.

I am an astrophysicist and Assistant Professor in the Physics Department at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Milan, Italy. My research focuses on numerical cosmology, the formation of galaxies on the smallest scales, and 21 cm radio observations, which provide crucial insights into the early universe.

Before joining Milano-Bicocca as a Marie-Curie Research Fellow, and then as Assistant Professor, I was an Assistant Professor at the Astronomical Observatory of Córdoba in Argentina. I have also conducted research at the University of Victoria in Canada and the Institute for Computational Cosmology in Durham, UK. These experiences have shaped my approach to astrophysical research, blending theoretical modeling, computational techniques, and observational data.

My work heavily relies on large-scale cosmological simulations and advanced computational methods. I specialize in developing high-performance software for creating and analyzing astrophysical datasets. Some of my publicly available tools include Py-SPHViewer, a high-performance visualization code that uses clustering techniques to efficiently render complex simulations.

Beyond my individual research, I actively collaborate with international teams working on cutting-edge numerical models of galaxy formation. These projects aim to bridge theoretical predictions and observational data, leveraging both ground- and space-based facilities to probe the smallest scales of the universe.

Through my research, software development, and collaborations, I strive to deepen our understanding of the cosmos while contributing to the advancement of computational astrophysics.

Email: alejandro.benitezllambay@unimib.it

Phone: +39 02 6448 2391

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