Dr. Ben Montet

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ben Montet is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Physics. His research focuses on detecting and characterizing exoplanets around nearby stars, with an emphasis on understanding the evolution of stellar magnetic activity, starspots, and flares. He employs data from space-based facilities such as NASA's Kepler and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) as well as ground-based observations from Australia and abroad. Montet is keen on applying machine learning techniques to analyze large datasets that will become available in the coming years. He leads the NEarby Worlds and Their Stars (NEWTS) research group and is enthusiastic about working with students at various stages of their academic careers, including undergraduates, Honours, and PhD students, encouraging them to engage with current projects and future research plans in exoplanets and stellar astrophysics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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