Dr. Richard Bowles

Professor

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Biography

Richard Bowles is a Professor in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan. He has a B.Sc. and a Ph.D., demonstrating a strong foundation in scientific education. His research predominantly focuses on the fields of Physical Chemistry and Soft Condensed Matter, encompassing a wide variety of materials such as liquids, glasses, colloids, gels, and nanoparticles. Bowles utilizes a combination of classical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and computer simulation to understand interactions at the molecular level, which give rise to complex collective properties of materials. His current research interests include heterogeneous nucleation, deliquescence, soluble nanoparticles, and jamming phenomena in glass transition. He is particularly focused on the properties of nanoscale systems and the dynamics of nanoparticles in highly confined liquids. Bowles is open to collaborating with interested researchers and encourages prospective students or colleagues to reach out via email.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.