Master thesis projects:

1) Disclosing the puzzling nature of a sub-kpc dual AGN candidate 

Goal of this project: 

This Master Thesis project is aimed at confirming the dual AGN nature of a unique candidate at z=0.096 (Severgnini+2021), showing compelling evidence of a sub-kpc AGN pair. This project will focus on the analysis of proprietary radio observations obtained with the VLBA and VLA, at very high sensitivity and resolution. The main goal is confirming the spatial coincidence between the two radio cores and the two AGN cores seen from near-infrared imaging. This exciting result would place our target in a transitional phase from dual- to binary-AGN. Prior experience with radio data reduction is not essential. All the core data are already in-hand. Timescale for thesis: 4-6 months.

2) Testing the impact of radio AGN feedback on star formation at "cosmic noon"

Goal of this project: 

Models of galaxy formation postulate radio AGN feedback as a viable mechanism for quenching star formation in massive galaxies in the distant Universe. The present Master Thesis project is aimed at testing this picture thanks to our proprietary ALMA Band7 observations for a complete sample of 70 radio AGN located in massive galaxies at cosmic noon (1.5<z<3.0). By measuring the star formation rate distribution from our ALMA data, the main goal is assessing the cumulative effect of radio AGN feedback on galaxy star formation. Prior knowledge of ALMA data reduction is not essential. Timescale for thesis: 6-8 months.