Professor Dr. Janis Mckenna

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Biography

Janis McKenna is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia (UBC). With a robust academic background and significant contributions to experimental particle physics, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Honours Physics from the University of Waterloo and a Doctorate from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Particle and Nuclear Physics, particularly on the Standard Model and CP Violation. McKenna has been involved in prominent experimental collaborations, including Argus at DESY, BaBar at SLAC, and Belle II at SuperKEKB in Japan. Throughout her career, she has received various awards for her teaching and research contributions, including the UBC Faculty of Science Achievement Award. In addition to her academic pursuits, she is engaged in significant outreach and advisory roles within the university, showcasing her commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship. McKenna actively researches the nuances of CP violation and its implications for understanding the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe.

Research Interests

Particle Physics Nuclear Physics Experimental Particle Physics Heavy Quark Physics CP Violation

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Leading research in particle and nuclear physics, mentoring students, and contributing to academic administration.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Conducting research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Engaged in research and course instruction.

IPP Research Scientist & Adjunct Assistant Professor

— Present

CERN, affiliated with University of Victoria • Switzerland

Collaborating with international teams on particle physics research.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Caltech • California, USA

Researching at SLAC as a part of the BaBar experiment.

Awards

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UBC Faculty of Science Achievement Award for Service

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Killam Prize for Excellence in Teaching

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Izaac Walton Killam Memorial Fellowship

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Charles McDowell Award for Excellence in Research

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NSERC Women's Faculty Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science

Application Checklist

  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency

Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.