About Shaun Cole
Born 1963. Shaun Cole is a British astronomer, university teacher and astrophysicist, known for Baryon Acoustic Oscillations and Galaxy.
Shaun Malcolm Cole (born 19 November 1963) is a British cosmologist.
Cole grew up in Chipping, Lancashire. He graduated from Jesus College, Oxford with a first-class degree in Physics in 1985, and subsequently completed Part III of the Mathematical Tripos at the University of Cambridge. His performance in Part III was strong enough to earn a studentship for a PhD at the Cambridge Institute of Astronomy. He was joint-winner of the 2014 Shaw Prize with Daniel Eisenstein and John A. Peacock.
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Who is Shaun Cole?
British astrophysicist
When was Shaun Cole born?
Shaun Cole was born on 1 November 1963 in Chipping.
What is Shaun Cole's occupation?
Shaun Cole is an astronomer, university teacher and astrophysicist.
What is Shaun Cole known for?
Shaun Cole is known for Baryon Acoustic Oscillations and Galaxy.
What nationality is Shaun Cole?
Shaun Cole is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shaun Cole. https://biography.guide/shaun-cole/
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