ProfessorStas Shabala

Teaching
Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics

Teaching expertise

All models are wrong, but some are useful. Stas Shabala’s teaching targets the development of a difficult but crucial skill: constructing realistic yet tractable representations of real-world situations using relevant physics concepts. Shabala has designed constructively aligned units, including active and blended learning components. Quantitative problem-solving skills developed in these classes are applicable to a wide range of real world problems, far beyond physics and astronomy.

Teaching responsibility
KYA101 Physics 1A
KYA102 Physics 1B (Unit Coordinator)
KYA212 Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
KYA306 Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
KYA321 Quantum Mechanics (Unit Coordinator)

Research Supervision
Please get in touch with Stas if you are interested in a PhD in astrophysics or geodesy, particularly relating to the physics of galaxies and / or Active Galactic Nuclei. Available projects span a broad range of science and techniques, including analytical modelling, numerical simulations, statistical analysis of large data sets, and hands-on observations using our very own AuScope VLBI array. Prospective candidates are expected to have a strong track record (1st class Honours for Australian / New Zealand applicants; Masters or equivalent plus good English for overseas candidates).