Dr. Paul Ricker

Professor

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Biography

Paul Ricker is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy at Illinois University. His research focuses on computational astrophysics and the application of large-scale numerical simulations on parallel computers to solve challenging problems in astrophysics and cosmology. His work currently emphasizes the evolution of galaxies, clusters of galaxies, binary stars, and supernovae. Ricker is also involved in areas related to computer science and applied mathematics, particularly in the development of parallel numerical algorithms, simulation code architecture, and grid-enabled cyberinfrastructure in astrophysics. In addition to his teaching and research, he contributes to various projects within the field and collaborates with colleagues at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

Research Interests

Courses

ASTR 100 ASTR 210 ASTR 310 ASTR 350 ASTR 390 ASTR 404 ASTR 502 ASTR 510 ASTR 596

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.