Dr. Ian Low

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Biography

Ian Low is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University, with a joint appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. He received his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001. His research primarily focuses on theoretical particle physics, specifically the standard model, electroweak symmetry breaking, the properties of the Higgs boson, and aspects of dark matter. Ian has contributed significantly to the field and has been recognized with esteemed awards such as the Simons Fellowship in Theoretical Physics in 2012.

Research Interests

Theoretical Particle Physics Electroweak Symmetry Breaking Higgs Boson Properties Dark Matter

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.