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Tamara Davis

Not to be confused with Tamra Davis.

Tamara Maree Davis AM is an Australian astrophysicist that studies cosmology and specialises in the dark energy that is accelerating our universe. Davis is a professor and laureate fellow in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Queensland.[1][2][3]

The Australian Academy of Science awarded her their Nancy Millis Medal in 2015,[4] and she was awarded an Australian Laureate Fellowship in 2018.[5] She received the Astronomical Society of Australia's Louise Webster Prize in 2009,[6][7] and their Robert Ellery Lectureship in 2021.[8] She became a Member of the Order of Australia in 2020, for "significant service to astrophysical science, to education, and to young astronomers".[9]

As an athlete, Davis has competed for Australia at an international level in Ultimate Frisbee since the year 2000, in both Open's and Master's divisions.[10]

Education

Davis completed her PhD in astrophysics at the University of New South Wales in 2004.[2][3] She also has a BSc in physics and a BA in philosophy.[3]

Research

Professor Davis is an expert in dark energy and dark matter, and her research includes an array of topics in cosmology such as black holes, supernova, and galaxy expansions.[1][11]

Davis is also an award-winning lecturer, teaching both first year physics and third year astrophysics at The University of Queensland.[1] Additionally, she is an advocate for engaging and welcoming women and people from diverse backgrounds into science, and particularly in the field of physics.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Professor Tamara Davis". University of Queensland.
  2. ^ a b "Tamara Davis". The Conversation. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Tamara Davis - VC Research and Teaching Fellowship". Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Australian Academy of Science Nancy Millis Medal". Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  5. ^ "UQ soars with a record-breaking six laureates". University of Queensland. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Astronomical Society of Australia Louise Webster Prize". Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  7. ^ Williams, Robyn (29 October 2011). "Tamara Davis - tackling the big questions in physics". The Science Show. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Radio National.
  8. ^ "Astronomical Society of Australia Robert Ellery Lectureship". Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Australian Honours List". Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Player Summary for Tamara Davis". National Teams of Ultimate. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  11. ^ "AstroLaureate". astrolaureate.github.io. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  12. ^ Martine (16 August 2013). "Dr Tamara Davis Astrophysicist". Engaging Women. Retrieved 26 February 2025.