Dr. Björn Benneke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Björn Benneke specializes in planetary astrophysics with a focus on the observation and modeling of exoplanets. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT, where he was supervised by Sara Seager, and completed a four-year postdoctoral fellowship at Caltech. With his research team at Université de Montréal, he employs cutting-edge observational techniques and theoretical models to investigate the atmospheric properties of exoplanets, using instruments such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope. His main research interests include the diversity of planetary atmospheres, the formation of gas giants, and the characterization of potentially habitable terrestrial exoplanets. Benneke is also the principal investigator of significant Hubble Space Programs that aim to characterize small exoplanets. He is actively engaged in large observational campaigns to answer key questions about the formation, composition, and potential for life on exoplanets.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-02-08 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Teaching and researching in planetary astrophysics, focusing on the observation and modeling of exoplanets.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.