Dr. Ludovic Waerbeke

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Biography

Ludovic Van Waerbeke is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia. He completed his Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees at the University of Orsay, Paris XI, specializing in Physics and Theoretical Physics. His research interests lie primarily in Astronomy and Astrophysics, focusing on Cosmology. Waerbeke's work is especially concentrated on the mysteries of the universe, including dark matter and dark energy, galaxy formation, structure formation, and gravitational lensing. He has received several accolades, including the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Humboldt Foundation and the Peter Walls Institute Advanced Studies Early Career Scholar award. His research contributions are aimed at understanding the fundamental laws of the universe through a combination of normal and dark matter observations, investigating large-scale structures and galaxy clusters.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Responsible for teaching and research in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Engaged in both undergraduate and graduate level education in Physics and Astronomy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Focused on expanding research in astrophysics and cosmology.

Chargé de Recherche CR1

— Present

CNRS • Paris, France

Conducted research in astrophysics with a focus on gravitational lensing.

Chargé de Recherche CR1

— Present

CNRS • Paris, France

Engaged in tenure track research in astrophysics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Worked on various research projects in cosmology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Max-Planck-Institut • Garching, Germany

Focused on advanced research in theoretical astrophysics.

Awards

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Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

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Peter Walls Institute Advanced Studies Early Career Scholar Award

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PhD Fellowship 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.