Dr. Julie Hlavacek Larrondo

Professor

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Biography

Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo is an internationally recognized expert in the study of supermassive black holes. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of the co-evolution of galaxies and black holes, as well as galaxy clusters. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Observational Astrophysics of Black Holes and was previously an Einstein fellow at Stanford University. Julie completed her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge and has championed diversity in physics by founding the Diversity Physics committee at her department. An active researcher, she utilizes a combination of X-ray, radio, and optical observations to study the influence of black holes on galaxy formation and evolution. Julie is also a member of numerous scientific organizations, including the International Astronomical Union, and has received multiple awards for her research excellence, including the Prix du recteur for diversity. She is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scientists through her supervision of graduate theses in astrophysics, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as machine learning applications in the study of galaxies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, Canada

Leading research in observational astrophysics, focusing on supermassive black holes.

Awards

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Prix du recteur

2022-01-01
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Prix relève scientifique

2019-01-01
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Chaire de recherche du Canada en astrophysique observationnelle des trous noirs

2019-01-01
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Chapeau les filles! Prix mentorat

2018-01-01

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.