Dr. Oleg Kochukhov

Professor

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Biography

Oleg Kochukhov is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University. He grew up in Crimea, Ukraine, where he studied physics at Simferopol University. He earned his PhD in astrophysics from Uppsala University and subsequently held postdoctoral appointments at the University of Vienna and NORDITA before returning to Uppsala University. Over the years, he advanced from assistant professor to associate professor, and finally to full professor, specializing in research related to stellar magnetism and variability. His research focuses on investigating magnetic fields associated with activity phenomena, star spots, and the surfaces of stars. Kochukhov’s expertise includes stellar physics, high-resolution spectroscopy, spectropolarimetry, and computational methods for modeling stellar intensity and polarization spectra.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.