Dr. Christopher O Dea

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Biography

Christopher Peter O'Dea is a Senior Scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba. His research focuses on supermassive black holes in galaxy nuclei, investigating the processes that result in the formation of relativistic jets and their interaction with the surrounding environment. O'Dea has contributed significantly to the understanding of energy transfer in radio sources and their effect on galaxy formation and clusters. His research highlights include utilizing Very Large Array (VLA) and Hubble Space Telescope (HST) imaging to study powerful radio galaxies, such as Hercules, which display significant synchrotron emission from relativistic particles in magnetic fields. He specializes in areas of active galactic nuclei, clusters of galaxies, and extragalactic astronomy, seeking solutions to longstanding problems in these fields.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.