Professor Chris Power holds the position of Research Professor (Computational Astrophysics) in the Physics discipline at the University of Western Australia, affiliated with the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). His academic journey began with a BA in Theoretical Physics from Trinity College Dublin in 1999, followed by a PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics from Durham University in 2003. His doctoral thesis, supervised by Professor Carlos Frenk, explored "The Internal Structure of Lambda Cold Dark Matter Halos." Post-PhD, he undertook postdoctoral research at the Swinburne Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing in Melbourne from 2004 to 2007, and then at the Theoretical Astrophysics Group, University of Leicester, from 2008 to 2011. Joining ICRAR/UWA in 2011, he advanced from Research Assistant Professor (2011-2013) to Australian Research Council Future Fellow (2014-2017), Research Associate Professor, and Research Professor since 2021. He leads the Computational Theory and Modelling Group, Australia's largest cosmological theory team comprising about 25 researchers focused on galaxy formation simulations and high-performance computing. Nationally, as a Chief Investigator for the ARC Centre of Excellence in All Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions (ASTRO 3D), he directs the Genesis Simulations thread, coordinating approximately 30 researchers across Australia.

Power's research employs supercomputers to model dark matter properties, galaxy formation, and cosmological evolution. Key interests encompass discerning dark matter models through observations, and examining stellar and supermassive black hole feedback's role in galaxy assembly and growth. He contributes to prominent surveys including SAMI on the Anglo-Australian Telescope and upcoming WALLABY and DINGO on ASKAP. His influential publications feature "The inner structure of ΛCDM haloes–III. Universality and asymptotic slopes" (Navarro et al., 2004, MNRAS; 1,392 citations), "The inner structure of ΛCDM haloes–I. A numerical convergence study" (Power et al., 2003, MNRAS; 1,290 citations), "4MOST: Project overview and information for the First Call for Proposals" (de Jong et al., 2019; 843 citations), and "Science with ASKAP" (Johnston et al., 2008; 698 citations). Awards include the ARC Future Fellowship and the 2020 NCI Australasian Leadership Computing Grant. With over 8,358 citations and an h-index of 43, his contributions profoundly shape computational astrophysics.

Professional Email: chris.power@uwa.edu.au