Dr. Dimitri Mawet

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Biography

Dimitri Mawet is a Professor of Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology, where he has been a member of the faculty since 2015. He holds a Diploma from the University of Liege, awarded in 2002, an M.Phil. in 2004, and a Ph.D. in 2006. Prior to becoming a professor, he served as an Associate Professor from 2015 to 2019, before ascending to full Professor status in 2019. Mawet also holds the title of David Morrisroe Professor and has had a significant tenure at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he was a Senior Research Scientist from 2022 and is slated to serve as Director starting in 2025. His research is focused on astronomical instrumentation, particularly in developing innovative techniques for astronomical observations.

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Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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