Dr. Els Peeters

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Biography

Els Peeters is a professor at Western University, specializing in the study of the interstellar medium and star formation. Her research interests include the chemistry of carbonaceous molecules, the dynamics of circumstellar environments, and the use of infrared spectroscopy and imaging to understand these phenomena. In her recent work, Peeters has focused on galactic and extragalactic star-forming regions, employing both ground-based and space-borne telescopes to gather data. She is particularly interested in the spectral variations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their roles in different astronomical contexts. Her contributions to astronomical research are recognized in multiple publications, including notable papers in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and Astronomy & Astrophysics. Peeters also plays a significant role in academic mentorship, guiding graduate students in their Master's and PhD projects. Throughout her career, she has received several prestigious awards, including the NSERC Discovery Accelerator Grant and the Ontario Ministry Research & Innovation Early Researcher Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and research in astrophysics and interstellar medium.

Awards

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NSERC Discovery Accelerator Grant

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Faculty Scholar

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Ontario Ministry Research & Innovation Early Researcher Award (ERA)

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NASA Group Achievement Award

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Faculty of Science Outreach Award

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National Research Council Fellowship

Courses

Astronomy 3302: Astrophysics Astronomy 3303: Galaxies Physics 2102: Modern Physics Astronomy 9611: Interstellar Medium

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.