Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
2020 - now: Professor of Astrophysics, The University of Manchester
2017 - 2020: Reader in Astrophysics, The University of Manchester
2014 - 2017: Lecturer in Astrophysics, The University of Manchester
2014 - 2016: Marie Curie Fellow, The University of Manchester
2013 - 2014: Lecturer in Astrophysics, University of Southampton
2012 - 2013: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Southampton
2008 - 2011: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Toronto
2003 - 2009: PhD in Astrophysics, McGill University
Research interests
My research covers on a wide variety of topics related to neutron stars, pulsars, transients and binary systems. I am mostly interested in using them as tools for fundamental physics, such as probing matter under extreme densities and testing of gravity theories.
You can read more on my personal website: www.renebreton.org/research.html.
I am also interested in the topics of remote sensing for agriculture. I am currently working on a project to track the spread of an invasive species called Parthenium in Pakistan using satellite imaging: https://blog.invasive-species.org/2018/10/12/when-astronomers-meet-ecologists-how-remote-sensing-can-tackle-parthenium-in-pakistan/.
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Public Engagement
I am very committed to public engagement and outreach. Have a look at some of the activities that I am involved with on my website: www.renebreton.org/outreach.html.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Radio Pulsars in Binary Systems, McGill University
Award Date: 25 May 2009
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Digital Futures
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A targeted radio pulsar survey of redback candidates with MeerKAT
Thongmeearkom, T., Clark, C. J., Breton, R. P., Burgay, M., Nieder, L., Freire, P. C. C., Barr, E. D., Stappers, B. W., Ransom, S. M., Buchner, S., Calore, F., Champion, D. J., Cognard, I., Grießmeier, J.-M., Kramer, M., Levin, L., Padmanabh, P. V., Possenti, A., Ridolfi, A. & Krishnan, V. V. & 1 others, , 1 Jun 2024, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 530, 4, p. 4676-4694 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mass estimates from optical modelling of the new TRAPUM redback PSR J1910-5320
Dodge, O. G., Breton, R. P., Clark, C. J., Burgay, M., Strader, J., Au, K.-Y., Barr, E. D., Buchner, S., Dhillon, V. S., Ferrara, E. C., Freire, P. C. C., Griessmeier, J.-M., Kennedy, M. R., Kramer, M., Li, K.-L., Padmanabh, P. V., Phosrisom, A., Stappers, B. W., Swihart, S. J. & Thongmeearkom, T., 18 Jan 2024.Research output: Preprint/Working paper › Preprint
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Radio and gamma-ray timing of TRAPUM L-band Fermi pulsar survey discoveries
Burgay, M., Nieder, L., Clark, C. J., Freire, P. C. C., Buchner, S., Thongmeearkom, T., Turner, J. D., Carli, E., Cognard, I., Grießmeier, J. M., Karuppusamy, R., Bernadich, M. C. I., Possenti, A., Krishnan, V. V., Breton, R. P., Barr, E. D., Stappers, B. W., Kramer, M., Levin, L. & Ransom, S. M. & 1 others, , 22 Nov 2024, In: A&A. 691, 20 p., A315.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Searching for pulsars, magnetars, and fast radio bursts in the sculptor galaxy using MeerKAT
Hurter, H., Venter, C., Preston, L., Stappers, B., Barr, E. D., Breton, R., Buchner, S., Carli, E., Kramer, M., Padmanabh, P. V., Possenti, A., Prayag, V. & Turner, J., 1 Oct 2024, In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 533, 4, p. 4268-4273 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The TRAPUM Large Magellanic Cloud pulsar survey with MeerKAT I: Survey setup and first seven pulsar discoveries
Venumadhava, P., Levin, L., Geyer, M., Stappers, B., Carli, E., Barr, E., Breton, R., Buchner, S., Burgay, M., Kramer, M., Possenti, A., Krishnan, V. V., Venter, C., Behrend, J., Chen, W., Horn, D., Padmanabh, P. V. & Ridolfi, A., 7 Aug 2024Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
Prizes
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FP7 Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship
Breton, R. (Recipient), 1 Nov 2014
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Impacts
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Jodrell Bank astronomy research inspires millions of people from a wide range of backgrounds to be more engaged with science
O'Brien, T. (Participant), Beswick, R. (Participant), Breton, R. (Participant), Dickinson, C. (Participant), (Participant) & (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding
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Radio astronomy and big data - bringing STEM training to the developing world
Beswick, R. (Participant), Scaife, A. (Participant), Stappers, B. (Participant), (Participant), Breton, R. (Participant) & (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Policy
Press/Media
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Spotlight on: Space
O'Brien, T., Beswick, R., Breton, R., Dickinson, C., Scaife, A. & Stappers, B.
1/07/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert comment
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THE CONVERSATION: How my astronomy data from the Lovell telescope was used to create an immersive light and sound show
30/07/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research