Dr. Fred Adams

Professor

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Biography

Professor Fred Adams is a prominent figure in astrophysics, specializing in theoretical cosmology and the study of star formation. He has garnered international recognition for his work on the radiative signatures of the star formation process and the dynamics of circumstellar disks, contributing significantly to our understanding of the initial mass function of forming stars. His recent research includes investigations of star formation in clusters, the study of extrasolar planetary systems, and the environmental effects on these planetary systems. Adams has also delved into cosmology, focusing on aspects of the inflationary universe, cosmological phase transitions, magnetic monopoles, cosmic rays, cosmic background radiation, galactic halos, dark matter, and the fine-tuning of the universe. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1988 and has authored several key publications in the field, outlining significant theories and discoveries in astrophysics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science