Dr. Alex Buchel

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Biography

Alex Buchel is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University, where he specializes in theoretical physics, focusing on topics such as Superstring Theory, Quantum Gravity, and Black Hole Thermodynamics. Buchel is actively involved in research that explores the fundamental aspects of gauge theories and cosmology. His recent publications include work on stability in cascading gauge theories and gravitational susceptibilities in quark-gluon plasma. He has contributed significantly to the field of quantum field theory and its applications to gravity and cosmological phenomena. Buchel teaches undergraduate courses in linear algebra, numerical analysis, and calculus, as well as graduate courses in classical electrodynamics. He maintains a research webpage that highlights his ongoing projects and publications.

Research Interests

Courses

NMM1411: Linear Algebra Numerical Analysis Engineering NMM1414: Calculus Engineers II Physics 9302: Classical Electrodynamics

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.