Dr. Jeffrey Filippini

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey P. Filippini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Illinois. His research interests are centered around Observational Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics, focusing on the universe's workings on the largest and smallest scales. His recent work includes the study of the cosmic microwave background with a particular emphasis on searching for evidence of primordial gravitational waves using advanced balloon-borne instruments, specifically SPIDER, along with terrestrial instruments like the BICEP/KeckArray program. Additionally, he conducts searches for interactions between particle dark matter and terrestrial detectors. His work also involves the development of advanced instrumentation for astrophysics and fundamental physics, including designing detectors that operate at sub-Kelvin temperatures. Filippini's contributions to instrumentation development and data analysis are vital in the fields of physics and astronomy.

Research Interests

Courses

Physics 150 - Physics Future Leaders Physics 213/4 - Thermal Quantum Physics Physics 211 - University Mechanics

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.