Dr. Adam Burgasser

Professor

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Biography

Adam Burgasser is a professor at UC San Diego, specializing in astrophysics with a focus on brown dwarfs and low-mass stars. He is the principal investigator for the Cool Star Lab, which investigates the characteristics and atmospheres of these celestial objects using both ground-based and space-based observatories. Burgasser has made foundational contributions to the understanding of the nature of the lowest-mass stars and has been involved in innovative astronomical techniques. He has received the AAS Fellow honor, awarded for his significant contributions to education, public outreach, and diversity in the astronomy community. Burgasser is also committed to mentoring students in research, exemplified by the numerous undergraduates and graduate students who contribute to the Cool Star Lab's research projects. His work has been widely published and presented at major conferences, aiding in the understanding of complex astronomical phenomena.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).