Dr. Colin Denniston

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Biography

Colin Denniston is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University. His research interests include Soft Condensed Matter Physics and Complex Fluids. He examines modeling of particles and dynamic processes in complex fluids, investigating systems involving micro- and nano-scale objects, soft colloids, and polymers, specifically focused on liquid crystals. His work includes the development of multi-scale computer simulation techniques to evaluate these systems and implement numerical methods and analytical techniques in his studies. His recent publications detail significant advancements in the field, including contributions to the understanding of dispersion orientation patterns and the molecular dynamics of two-stage polymerization glass fiber sizing. He has also explored the effects of structural inhomogeneity in equilibration processes. Additionally, Denniston has served on the NSERC Physics Evaluation Panel from 2015 to 2018, and currently fulfills the role of Undergraduate Chair in his department. He teaches courses in Thermal Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Scientific Computing, among others, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, leading research in soft condensed matter and complex fluids.

Courses

Physics 3400: Intro Thermal Physics Physics 3200: Quantum Mechanics Physics 4251: Quantum Mechanics II Scientific Computing 9595: Parallel Programming MPI

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.