Dr. Chris Power

Professor

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Biography

Chris Power is a computational astrophysicist working on a range of problems including dark matter and galaxy formation using large-scale supercomputers. He has been based at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research at the University of Western Australia since 2011, where he has served as a Research Assistant Professor, Australian Research Council Future Fellow, and Research Associate Professor. He teaches advanced undergraduate and Master's level courses such as 'Astrophysical Fluids and Shocks' and 'High Energy Astrophysics', and he currently teaches 'Astrophysical Cosmology' as part of the Cosmological Physics course. Chris leads the Cosmological Theory group at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, the largest of its kind in Australia, comprising ongoing staff, early career researchers, and PhD students. He is also a Chief Investigator at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3D. With a PhD from Durham University in Theoretical Astrophysics, his contributions to the field include extensive research on supercomputer simulations and modeling related to astronomy, dark matter, and cosmology.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research • Perth, Australia

Leading research in cosmological theory and dark matter.

Australian Research Council Future Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2017-12-31

International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research • Perth, Australia

Focused on advanced research projects related to galaxy formation.

Research Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2013-12-31

International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research • Perth, Australia

Assisted in various research initiatives and teaching assignments.

Courses

Astrophysical Fluids and Shocks High Energy Astrophysics Astrophysical Cosmology

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.