Dr. Athol Kemball

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Biography

Athol J Kemball is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Illinois. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics in 1993. His research focuses on the intersection of advanced computing and astrophysics, particularly in computational science and engineering applied to observational astronomy. Kemball's work highlights how contemporary advanced computing capabilities have transformed approaches to scientific inquiries, especially in data-intensive fields. He is a member of the Center for Extreme-Scale Computation and serves as a faculty affiliate in the Computational Science Engineering program at the University of Illinois. Major areas of his research include, but are not limited to, the theory of interferometry, astrophysical masers, late-type evolved stars, and gravitational lensing. His expertise aligns with the growing demands for using extreme-scale computer systems in observational astronomy to tackle key astrophysical questions.

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Blue Waters Professor

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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