Galaxy properties and their evolution: ISM, stellar populations, dynamics, morphology

How do galaxies form and assemble their mass over cosmic times? What regulates star formation and metal enrichment in galaxies? What are the main mechanisms that suppress and quench star formation in galaxies? How do galaxies keep on growing after quenching?
We tackle these questions from an observational point of view and by comparing with theoretical predictions. Our research is aimed at characterising the physical properties of the gas and stars in galaxies, on one side, and the dynamics and structure of galaxies, on the other side. We take advantage of the synergy between an archaeological approach, to uncover galaxies' past history from a detailed analysis of local galaxies, and a look-back approach to trace the physical properties of galaxy populations at different redshifts, with the ultimate aim of connecting progenitors and descendants.