Dr. Allan Macisaac

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Allan B. MacIsaac is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University. His research focuses on Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Theory, and ultrathin magnetic systems, including phase transitions and critical phenomena. His notable publications include studies on the dipolar Heisenberg model and the dipolar Ising model dynamics, as well as investigations into canted stripe phases in ultrathin magnetic films. MacIsaac serves as an Associate Editor for the Canadian Journal of Physics and has contributed to numerous conferences and journals in the field. He teaches undergraduate courses such as Calculus for Engineers and Applied Mathematics for Engineering. With a commitment to research and education, MacIsaac continues to make significant contributions to the physics community.

Research Interests

Computational Physics Condensed Matter Theory Ultrathin Magnetic Systems Phase Transitions Critical Phenomena

Courses

Calculus for Engineers Applied Mathematics for Engineering II Applied Mathematics for Electrical Mechanical Engineering III

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.