Dr. Frederic Rasio

Professor

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Biography

Fred Rasio's research spans a wide range of topics in theoretical astrophysics, including exoplanets and planet formation, dynamics of dense stellar systems such as globular clusters and galactic nuclei, and hydrodynamic stellar interactions, which encompass stellar collisions, mergers, binary coalescence, and common envelope evolution. He has made significant contributions to the field of relativistic astrophysics, studying neutron stars, black holes, gravitational waves, and radio pulsars. His recent work has focused on the dynamics of tightly packed planetary systems and the identification of gravitational wave sources for laser-interferometer detectors like LIGO and LISA, as well as the formation of massive black holes through stellar dynamical processes.

Research Interests

Awards

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Alfred P. Sloan Fellow

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Elected Fellow American Physical Society

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Elected Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Brouwer Career Award American Astronomical Society

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Elected Legacy Fellow American Astronomical Society

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.