The formation and growth of these black holes remain largely mysterious, despite their significant role in shaping cosmic structures.

Astrophysicist Sophie Koudmani is investigating the rapid growth of supermassive black holes in the early universe using sophisticated galaxy simulations.

Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed an unexpected abundance of supermassive black holes shortly after the Big Bang, challenging existing models of cosmic evolution.

These black holes appeared just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang, a timeframe too short for their formation based on current theories.

In her discussions, Koudmani emphasizes the fascination with supermassive black holes and the excitement of new discoveries that raise additional questions about the early universe.

Supermassive black holes can be millions to billions of times more massive than the sun and are located at the centers of large galaxies, including the Milky Way.

Koudmani utilizes supercomputer simulations to explore the origins and growth patterns of these black holes, aiming to identify what future observations should focus on.