About

Hello! I am Emilie Hertig, a final-year PhD student in Astronomy at the University of Cambridge. I am fascinated by the most fundamental questions in cosmology such as the nature of space and time, the birth of the Universe and the cause of its current accelerated expansion. My various projects span a broad range of topics, but share a common goal of combining theoretical insight with advanced numerical simulation and data analysis methods. For my PhD, I am conducting research at the interface of cosmology and quantum field theory, in a multidisciplinary effort to unveil cosmic origins.

Beside my research, I am passionate about science communication and participate in many outreach activities such as giving public talks, mentoring younger students and visiting schools. I am also a competitive figure skater and enjoy playing the piano.

Click on the links at the top of the page to browse through my projects, and do not hesitate to get in touch with questions or comments!