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Matthew Taylor is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in astrophysics. He earned his PhD in Astrophysics from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile in 2016 and holds a BSc in Combined Physics and Astronomy from the University of Victoria, completed in 2011. Matthew's research primarily focuses on low-mass stellar systems, particularly extragalactic globular cluster systems, compact stellar systems, and dwarf galaxies. His work involves observational surveys, such as the Virgo Cluster Survey and the Fornax Cluster Survey, which aim to identify rich satellite systems in the local universe. He is also examining the potential presence of intermediate-mass black holes in compact stellar systems using advanced technology like the James Webb Space Telescope's NIRSpec. His innovative approach integrates optical and near-infrared observations to infer the evolutionary histories of giant galaxies and galaxy clusters. Matthew is committed to advancing our understanding of cosmic structures through rigorous research and data collection.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.