Dr. Matias Carrasco Kind

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Matias Carrasco Kind is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Department of Accountancy. He has a strong background in astrophysics, having earned both his Ph.D. and M.S. in Astrophysics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy, was awarded Summa Cum Laude from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. Dr. Carrasco Kind's research is focused on the intersection of data science and astrophysics, with significant contributions to photometric surveys and redshift information extraction through advanced statistical methods. His recent roles include Director of Data Science Research Services and senior positions at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). He has published extensively in leading journals such as the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and is currently working on innovative approaches to star-galaxy classification. Dr. Carrasco Kind is awarded the Deloitte Foundation Center Business Analytics Scholar title and actively participates in initiatives to advance data science research across university departments.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conduct research in astrophysics and data science, contributing to scholarly publications and enhancing educational programs.

Director Data Science Research Services

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Lead data science initiatives and oversee research services to support faculty and staff.

Senior Research Scientist

2018-01-01 — Present

National Center for Supercomputing Applications • Champaign, IL

Engage in high-impact computational research and development related to astrophysics.

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.