Dr. Nicholas Stone

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicholas Stone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on various aspects of astrophysical transients, particularly tidal disruption events and quasi-periodic eruptions. He explores the dynamics of accretion disks in active galactic nuclei and investigates the sources of gravitational waves, including those detected by LIGO and LISA. His work also involves the study of orbital stellar dynamics, few-body chaos, loss cones, and dynamical friction, contributing to an understanding of multimessenger astronomy. Through his research, Professor Stone has made significant contributions to the field, helping to enhance our understanding of the complex interactions and phenomena occurring in the universe.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences