Dr. Nicolas Yunes

Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Yunes is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on gravitational physics, particularly involving black holes, neutron stars, and gravitational waves. He has contributed significantly to our understanding of gravity's role in these extreme astrophysical phenomena. Yunes has a strong background in computational methods, applying them in the study of supercomputational simulations of astrophysical systems. His work also involves collaborations with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, where he engages in high-performance computing research problems related to astronomy. He aims to deepen our understanding of the universe and the fundamental forces at play within it.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.