Dr. Paul Wiegert

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Biography

Paul Wiegert is a Professor at Western University, specializing in Meteor Physics and dynamics of the Solar System. His research interests primarily focus on investigating smaller bodies within our Solar System, such as asteroids, comets, and meteor showers. With a background in celestial mechanics, he actively explores dynamics related to planets and stars. Wiegert has contributed significantly to the scientific understanding of rocky materials in the Oort Cloud and the historical dynamics of celestial objects. He has participated in numerous high-impact publications, leading discussions around the dynamics of transient objects such as 2P/Encke and has been instrumental in organizing scientific collaborations within the International Astronomical Union Commission F2, focusing on Exoplanets and the Solar System. In addition to his research, Professor Wiegert also teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Astronomy and Physics, enhancing the academic growth of his students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Working as a faculty member focusing on meteor physics and solar system bodies.

Courses

Astronomy 2801: Observing Stars Physics 1501: Enriched Introductory Physics Astronomy 9205: Planetary Motion Astronomy 9601: Solar System Planetary Astronomy

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.