Dr. Matthew Johnson

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Biography

Matthew Johnson is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, where he contributes substantially in theoretical cosmology. His research primarily investigates fundamental laws of nature and their impact on cosmology. Engaging in diverse aspects of theoretical physics, he focuses on cosmic inflation, eternal inflation, dark energy, and related frameworks in gravitation and string theory. Further, he actively pursues methods to design data analysis algorithms that address essential questions about the universe, such as the existence of extra dimensions and the role they may play in cosmology. Johnson's work also emphasizes the confrontation of theoretical models with observational data, particularly through Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation. By leveraging computer simulations to explore early universe conditions, his objective is to elucidate the circumstances surrounding the universe's evolution. Johnson's specialties include theoretical cosmology with an emphasis on observational confrontations and field theory.

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Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.