Expertise

Dr. Salim's research is focused on galaxy evolution. He is interested in understanding the complex interplay between: (a) in situ star formation, (b) gas accretion from intergalactic medium and/or mergers, and (c) the different mechanisms of star formation and AGN feedback. Dr Salim's primary approach in studying these questions is to harness the statistical power of low-redshift large-scale surveys (SDSS, GALEX, WISE) in combination with higher-redshift multiwavelength surveys and the follow-up observations with the HST, Gemini and WIYN. He is one of the early adopters of data-intensive astrophysics and is currently focusing on next-generation efforts such as LSST. The topics he is interested in include: regulation of star formation on and of the galaxy main sequence, chemical enrichment, dust attenuation, quenching of star formation, physical properties of galaxies and the SED fitting techniques.


Area of expertise:

  • Galaxy Formation and Evolution

Salim's Projects

  • Galaxy Bimodality and Star Formation Regulation
  • Systematics of Star Formation Rate Indicators
  • SED Fitting of Galaxies
  • Galaxy Surveys; Data Mining

Research Interests

  • Galaxy formation and evolution; ultraviolet astronomy; active galatic nuclei
Communities
Astronomy
Degrees
PhD, Ohio State University, Astronomy, 2002
MS, Ohio State University, Astronomy , 2000
BS, University of Belgrade, Serbia, Astrophysics , 1996