Feven Markos Hunde
About me
I am a PhD student at the Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, where I study dark matter and the cosmic web using cosmological simulations. My research focuses on how large-scale structures in the universe influence dark matter halo and subhalo populations, including the dark matter substructure boost factor, which quantifies enhancements in annihilation signals. This will help to test different dark matter models and deepen our understanding of galaxy formation. I grew up in a small town in southern Ethiopia, Halaba Kulito, inspired by the night sky and pioneering Ethiopian astronomers, which kindled my passion for science and led me to pursue higher education in related fields. I earned my BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Addis Ababa University in 2018 and my MSc in Astronomy and Astrophysics from the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute, affiliated with Addis Ababa University, in 2020. Beyond research, I am passionate about education and outreach, mentoring students, and encouraging African girls and women to explore space and pursue careers in science.