Abubakr Ibrahim
Astrophysicist | Magnetar Explorer | Science Communicator
Unraveling the Universe’s Most Magnetic Mysteries
Astrophysicist exploring neutron stars, X-ray flares, and cosmic phenomena
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About Me
I recently completed my PhD in Astrophysics at the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), where I studied magnetars—neutron stars with the strongest magnetic fields in the universe—through X-ray and radio observations.
My research combines data from space telescopes like XMM-Newton and NuSTAR with ground–based radio arrays such as ASKAP and VLA to investigate high-energy transient phenomena such as magnetars flaring activities and search for pulsars and transients.
Alongside my academic work, I am deeply committed to science outreach and education. I manage Photon Scientific Centre for Natural Sciences and Metaphysics (Photon SCNSM) and co-lead its initiative, supported by the ICTP’s Physics Without Frontiers (PWF) program, which provides astronomy and physics training for students and researchers affected by the conflict in Sudan. You can learn more about the project at Photon SCNSM.
Latest News
ICTP Physics Without Frontiers – Sudan
Co-leading a six-week international initiative empowering Sudanese students and researchers through advanced online seminars in physics and astronomy.
Initiative Webpage
PhD Defense Completed
Successfully defended my thesis on magnetars and X-ray astronomy at ICE-CSIC / UAB.
Read thesis online
New Magnetar Paper Published
Our latest research on SGR J1935+2154 is now out in ApJ! See Publications
Featured Research
Magnetars & X-ray Astronomy
Using data from XMM-Newton, NuSTAR, and INTEGRAL, I investigate the galactic magnetar, SGR J1935+2154, outbursts & burst and their evolution.
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