Dr. Michael Roney

Professor

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Biography

Professor Michael Roney's research interests focus on studies of fundamental particle interactions and the development of subatomic particle detectors. He has published widely in electroweak physics and studies in the flavour sector of the Standard Model, as well as related detector technologies. His recent research involves searches for evidence of unexplained new fundamental physics in the flavour sector using precision measurements and direct searches for new particles and processes. He has led analysis teams in the OPAL Collaboration and the SLAC-based BaBar collaboration. Furthermore, Professor Roney serves as the BaBar Collaboration Spokesperson and leads the Canadian effort in the Belle-II project, a 10.58 GeV electron-positron collider at the KEK laboratory in Japan that is designed to search for new physics at the precision frontier. He has made significant contributions to the study of decay properties of particles and has worked extensively on developing instrumentation for subatomic particle physics experiments, including for the T2K experiment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Leading research in particle physics and supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

Chair

2003-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Oversaw departmental activities and initiatives.

Awards

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Nobel Prize in Physics

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.