Dr. Chris Tinney

Professor

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Biography

Emeritus Professor Chris Tinney specializes in Exoplanetary Science and is the head of the Exoplanetary Science research group at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology within the School of Physics at the University of New South Wales. He has an extensive background in astronomy, having earned his PhD from the California Institute of Technology in 1993 and a BSc (Hons) in Physics from the University of Sydney in 1987. His research is centered around the discovery and study of exoplanets—particularly Earth-like planets and cool, low-mass bodies known as brown dwarfs. Tinney's work involves using the UNSW-led Veloce instrument to understand the masses and densities of potentially habitable planets discovered by NASA's TESS satellite. Over the years, he has collaborated with various observatories and universities across Australia, Europe, the USA, and Chile, focusing on relevant research projects aiming to enhance our understanding of star and planet formation, as well as the habitability of environments both locally and throughout the Universe.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW

Leading research in Exoplanetary Science and overseeing various academic projects at the Australian Centre for Astrobiology.

Awards

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NSW Science Engineering Award

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Australian Research Council Discovery Outstanding Researcher

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26th Harley Wood Lecturer

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Australian Professorial Fellow

Courses

PHYS1160: Astronomy PHYS1121/1131/1141: Year Physics 1A PHYS1111: Fundamentals Physics

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
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