Dr. Bryan Gaensler

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Biography

Bryan Gaensler is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. His primary research interests include the interstellar medium, cosmic magnetism, and time-domain astrophysics. With a Ph.D. obtained in 1998 from Sydney, he aims to understand the universe's magnetic fields by measuring polarized radio signals from millions of distant galaxies across the entire sky. This research seeks to transform the understanding of magnetism in galaxies and diffuse intergalactic gas. Gaensler studies the changes in celestial objects such as flickering, flaring, and exploding phenomena, and is focused on providing new insights into the populations of transient variable phenomena. He is developing novel source-finding and classification algorithms needed to discover rare and unusual behaviors within vast data sets. His decade-long research efforts will culminate with contributions to the Square Kilometre Array, the next-generation radio telescope designed to address fundamental questions about the universe.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology