Dr. Carl Svensson

Professor

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Biography

Carl E. Svensson is a Professor and Research Chair in Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Rare Isotope Physics at the University of Guelph, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. After receiving his PhD in Physics from McMaster University in 1998, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Svensson leads significant research projects involving advanced multi-detector arrays and gamma-ray spectroscopy, contributing to the understanding of atomic nuclei. His work has included leadership in the GRIFFIN project, focusing on high-efficiency gamma-ray spectrometry, and he collaborates with national and international research teams at the TRIUMF laboratory. His research encompasses a variety of physics topics, including the microscopic description of nuclear structure and precision tests of particle physics. Over his career, he has received multiple awards, including the E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship and the Herzberg Medal from the Canadian Association of Physicists. He is recognized for his contributions to experimental nuclear physics, advancing knowledge of nuclear transformations and fundamental interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, California

Worked on advanced nuclear physics projects.

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario

Full Professor and Research Chair leading research in gamma-ray spectroscopy.

Awards

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Canada Research Chair

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E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship

2008-01-01
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Herzberg Medal

2007-01-01
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Premier’s Research Excellence Award

2002-01-01
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John Charles Polanyi Prize

2001-01-01

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).