Dr. Michelle Kunimoto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michelle Kunimoto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia. She specializes in Astronomy and Astrophysics, with a focus on Exoplanetary Science. Kunimoto's research interests include Exoplanet detection, Exoplanet characterization, Exoplanet demographics occurrence rates, and Astrostatistics. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Honours Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia in 2016, followed by a Doctoral Degree in Astronomy at the same institution in 2020. Her postdoctoral experience includes positions as a Torres Postdoctoral Fellow and a TESS Postdoctoral Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from 2020 to 2024. Kunimoto has made significant contributions to the field through her research work and publications, and she is actively involved in various research groups dedicated to advancing the understanding of exoplanets.

Research Interests

Experience

Torres Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Postdoctoral research focused on advanced studies in Exoplanetary Science.

TESS Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Worked on the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite project, contributing to Exoplanet detection and analysis.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.