Dr. Brett Gladman

Professor

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Biography

Brett Gladman is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Honours Physics from the University of Alberta in 1988, followed by a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy from Queen's University in 1990. He completed his Doctorate in Astronomy at Cornell University in 1996. His research interests include Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Planetary Sciences, with a specific focus on solar system formation and evolution. Gladman's work involves large-telescope observations of moons, comets, and asteroids, as well as numerical studies of planetary dynamics in extrasolar systems. He has held various prominent research positions, including Staff Scientist at CNRS in Nice, France, and has been a part of several prestigious research fellowships. He has been awarded the Canada Research Chair II in Planetary Astronomy and the Urey Prize from the Division of Planetary Sciences for his contributions to the field. Gladman is actively involved in supervising graduate students in both observational and theoretical projects related to planetary dynamics and the formation of the solar system.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Scientist

— Present

CNRS • Nice, France

Chateaubriand Research Fellow

— Present

Observatoire de Nice • Nice, France

Research Associate

— Present

Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics •

Henri Poincaré Fellow

— Present

Observatoire de Nice • Nice, France

Awards

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Canada Research Chair II

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Urey Prize

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.