
Yael
Alush
Racah Institute of Physics at the The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Supervisor Dr. Nicholas StoneYael Alush is a PhD student in the Racah Institute of Physics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem under the supervision of Dr. Nicholas Stone.
Her research focuses on black holes and approaches to testing Einstein’s general relativity theory.
Modern observations indicate that supermassive black holes surrounded by dense clusters of stars are located at the centre of almost all large galaxies. Understanding the dynamics of these star clusters and the transient phenomena caused by the central massive black hole is essential for testing general relativity in the future. However, dynamical processes affect the evolution of stellar orbits and influence the rate of detectable events. Yael’s research addresses certain astrophysical uncertainties in current theoretical models, aiming to contribute to a better understanding of fundamental physics in our universe.
Yael grew up in Rehovot and currently lives in Jerusalem with her spouse. She obtained a BSc in applied mathematics from Bar-Ilan University as part of the talented youth in mathematics program while in high school. Following five years of military service in the intelligence force, she obtained an MSc in physics from the Hebrew University. Aside from her research, Yael and her friends from the astrophysics department organize sidewalk stargazing sessions for the general public. She is also a dance instructor at Media Noche, a community of salsa dancers. In her free time, she enjoys 3D printing and painting miniatures for fantasy games, playing board games with her friends, and exploring new hiking trails.

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