Mock Milky Way galaxy (credit: Gus Beane)
Lars Hernquist
Mallinckrodt Professor of Astrophysics
Lars Hernquist is a world expert in cosmological simulations of galaxy formation and evolution. He has been involved in several large projects, including Illustris, IllustrisTNG, and MilleniumTNG. Lars is primarily interested in the role of stellar and AGN feedback in shaping the present day population of galaxies. Today, he is proud to facilitate an active and socially vibrant group.