Dr. Benjamin Williams

Associate Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Washington. His research specializes in galaxy evolution and stellar evolution, utilizing observations of nearby galaxies. He is particularly engaged with the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, as well as XMM-Newton surveys of galaxies within 10 Mpc. Through the resolution of individual stars and X-ray sources in these galaxies, he seeks to understand their formation and developmental processes, contributing significantly to the field of astronomy.

Research Interests

Courses

Astronomy Colloquium

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.