Dr. Alexander Kusenko

Professor

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Biography

Alexander Kusenko is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe at the University of Tokyo, Japan. His research focuses on a variety of topics in theoretical physics, including cosmology, astroparticle physics, and the fundamental aspects of particle physics. Kusenko has contributed significantly to the understanding of the origins of matter in the universe, exploring conditions in the early universe that may have biased the creation of matter over antimatter. His work has advanced the theoretical framework surrounding the Higgs boson and its implications for the development of matter in the cosmos, particularly concerning the varied nature of the Higgs field in the early universe. Kusenko is actively engaged in academic publishing and editorial activities, serving as an Associate Editor for Reviews of Modern Physics, a publication of the American Physical Society. He is also known for his popular articles that contribute to public understanding of complex scientific topics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.