Dr. Jeremy Heyl

Professor

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Biography

Jeremy Heyl is a Professor and the Head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia. He holds an extensive academic background, having obtained a Bachelor's degree in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University in 1992, a Master's degree in Astronomy from Cambridge University in 1995, and a Doctoral degree in Astronomy from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1998. His career includes prestigious positions such as Chandra Fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and Lee DuBridge Postdoctoral Fellow at the California Institute of Technology. With a strong focus on Stellar High-Energy Astrophysics, his research interests include compact objects, stellar evolution, cosmology, dynamics, and strong-field quantum electrodynamics (QED). He has been awarded numerous fellowships and positions within various committees and research teams, reflecting his expertise and contribution to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2024-01-01 — Present

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Leading the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Professor

2013-07-01 — Present

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in physics and astronomy.

Associate Professor

2008-07-01 — 2013-06-30

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Engaged in advanced research and teaching.

Assistant Professor

2003-07-01 — 2008-06-30

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Started academic career focusing on teaching and research.

Chandra Fellow

2000-09-01 — 2003-07-31

Theoretical Astrophysics Division, Harvard-Smithsonian Center Astrophysics • Cambridge, MA

Conducted theoretical astrophysics research.

Lee DuBridge Postdoctoral Fellow

1998-01-01 — 2000-08-31

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Focused on theoretical astrophysics.

Visiting Researcher

1992-06-01 — 1992-09-30

Central Astronomical Observatory Pulkovo • Saint Petersburg, Russia

Conducted research in astronomy.

Research Assistant

1991-06-01 — 1991-08-31

National Astronomical Ionospheric Center • Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Assisted in research activities.

Research Assistant

1989-06-01 — 1989-09-30

Princeton University Observatory • Princeton, New Jersey

Supported research in observational astronomy.

Awards

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Canada Research Chair

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Chandra Fellow

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NSF Graduate Fellow

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Marshall Scholar

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Goldwater Scholar

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Watson Scholar

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.