Dr. Garrelt Mellema

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Biography

Garrelt Mellema is a professor at Stockholm University, where he serves as the Head of the Department of Astronomy and a member of the Oskar Klein Centre. His research primarily focuses on the period of the universe's history during which stars and galaxies formed, approximately hundreds of millions of years after the Big Bang, which occurred about 13 billion years ago. Mellema's work involves large-scale numerical simulations and radio telescopes to map the distribution of neutral hydrogen in the universe, contributing to projects such as the LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) and SKA (Square Kilometre Array). He has taught various courses at both bachelor and master's levels, including Cosmology and Astrophysical Gas Dynamics, and has supervised numerous PhD students. Mellema has experience in managing astronomy education programs and is actively engaged in research that involves advanced computational techniques and supercomputing resources.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of Department

2010-01-01 — Present

Stockholm University • Stockholm, Sweden

Oversees the Department of Astronomy, responsible for curriculum and academic programs.

Courses

Cosmology Astrophysical Gas Dynamics Galaxy Formation and Evolution Stellar Evolution

Requirements for Stockholm University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least 90 ECTS in Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport or ID document
Specialization Notes

Includes Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Sustainable Chemistry.