Dr. Ke Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ke Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on understanding the processes involved in planet formation and how these processes influence the compositions of young planets and their future habitability. He studies the chemistry of the birth environments of planets, utilizing molecular line observations to probe fundamental physical processes that are otherwise difficult to constrain. His work is characterized by the employment of numerical simulations alongside astronomical observations to advance our understanding of the complex dynamics of planet formation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences