Dr. Michael Meyer

Professor

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Biography

Michael R. Meyer is a Professor and Chair of Astronomy at the University of Michigan, with over 25 years of international scientific research experience. His fields of expertise include galactic infrared astronomy, as well as the formation, evolution, and characterization of planetary systems and their implications for the prospects of life in the universe. Meyer has participated in the development of ground- and space-based instruments, including the NIRCam and NIRISS instruments for the James Webb Space Telescope. His research also involves high contrast imaging systems and spectrographs for 6-10 meter telescopes and the next generation of extremely large telescopes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Chair of the Department of Astronomy.

Professor/Astronomer

2000-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

Conducted research and teaching in astronomy.

Hubble Fellow

1997-01-01 — 2000-01-01

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

Research position focusing on galactic infrared astronomy.

Post-doc

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Max-Planck-Institute for Astronomy • Germany

Postdoctoral research in astronomy.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science