Dr. Neal Dalal

Professor

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Biography

Neal Dalal is a leading researcher in cosmology, focusing on large-scale structure, dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational lensing. He has held notable positions such as a Professor at the Department of Astronomy, University of Illinois from 2011 to 2017, and has worked as a senior research associate at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics from 2005 to 2011. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study from 2002 to 2005. Dalal's work primarily involves studying the fundamental components of the universe, and he contributes significantly to both teaching and research in theoretical physics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-08-01 — 2017-05-15

Department of Astronomy, University of Illinois • Urbana, Illinois, United States

Conducted research and taught courses related to astronomy and theoretical physics.

Senior Research Associate

2005-08-01 — 2011-05-15

Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Engaged in research projects focusing on theoretical astrophysics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2002-08-01 — 2005-05-15

Institute for Advanced Study • Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Worked on various theoretical projects in astrophysics and cosmology.

Requirements for Perimeter Institute

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Physics or Math Knowledge of Classical Mechanics Knowledge of Electromagnetism Knowledge of Special Relativity Knowledge of Quantum Mechanics Knowledge of Statistical Physics
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Specialization Notes

The Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) is a 10-month condensed Master's program in collaboration with the University of Waterloo, covering all core research areas including Particle Physics, Gravitational Physics, and Astronomy.