The effect of AGN feedback in simulated dwarf galaxies
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In this talk, I presented the main results of what would later become Arjona-Gálvez et al. (2024), discussing the impact of active galactic nucleus (AGN) feedback on the evolution of dwarf galaxies using a modify suite of the AURIGA cosmological simulations. The presentation explored how supermassive black holes influence gas accretion and star formation in low-mass systems, offering new theoretical predictions that can be tested both theorethically and observationally. The Black Holes on Broadway workshop brought together leading experts in AGN and galaxy formation simulations, providing an exceptional opportunity to share my findings within a highly specialised and internationally recognised community. Presenting alongside scientists from major simulation collaborations such as IllustrisTNG, SIMBA, FIRE and AREPO, I received valuable feedback that helped refine the interpretation and presentation of my results prior to publication. As the first author and primary developer of the analysis pipeline, I was responsible for designing the methodology, conducting the statistical analysis, and synthesising the physical interpretation. The discussion following the presentation helped identify potential extensions to the project, particularly regarding the inclusion of dynamical friction effects and the observational constraints on black hole growth in dwarfs that directly influences this fellowship proposal. Participating in this workshop was a key step in consolidating my international research profile. It allowed me to present my work to a distinguished audience, exchange ideas with leaders in the field, and strengthen professional ties that have informed both my current and future research directions in black hole physics and galaxy evolution.