Luca Sebastiani
Location Potsdam
Main Focus
My research focuses on the analysis of the dynamics and gravitational radiation emitted by compact binary systems within the Effective One Body (EOB) framework. In particular, my current work aims at advancing waveform modelling within the SEOBNR framework by developing models that are both more accurate and computationally efficient.
The main goal of my PhD is to contribute to the construction of unified and self-consistent waveform models that incorporate multiple physical effects simultaneously, including spin precession and orbital eccentricity of compact objects. This approach is intended to capture increasingly detailed dynamical features of compact binaries, thereby improving our understanding of these complex systems and enhancing the accuracy of gravitational-wave modelling.
Curriculum Vitae
2019–2022: Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, University of Perugia
Thesis advisor: Prof. Simone Pacetti
2022–2025: Master’s Degree in Theoretical Physics, University of Perugia
Thesis advisors: Prof. Gianluca Grignani and Dr. Andrea Placidi
During
my Master’s thesis, I worked on the post-Newtonian (PN) dynamics of
spinning black-hole binaries within the EOB framework. In particular, I
investigated the flexibility associated with gauge freedom in the
spin–orbit interaction, extending its formulation up to 5.5PN accuracy.
October
2025–present: PhD Student, Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity
Department, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics.
Supervisor: Prof. Alessandra Buonanno