
Martine Lokken
Postdoctoral researcher
Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE)
Barcelona, Spain
I currently work with the COSMO-LYA observational cosmology group at IFAE, which focuses on Lyman-α cosmology with DESI data and is led by Andreu Font-Ribera. I earned my PhD at the University of Toronto in 2023, co-supervised by Professor Dick Bond (CITA) and Professor Renée Hložek (Dunlap Institute). Previously I compelted my BS in Astronomy & Physics, with highest distinction, from the University of Virginia in 2018. I am interested in all things cosmology, with a specific focus on the large-scale structure of the Cosmic Web.
In my free time, I enjoy dancing. I have tried many different dance styles including ballet, hip-hop, modern, bhangra, salsa and bachata, a couple traditional West African styles, and more! I love dance as a means to connect with and learn from people from different cultures. I also play the flute and piano, sometimes in orchestral or chamber ensembles.