Dr. Rodrigo Fernandez Munoz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rodrigo Fernandez Munoz is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science specializing in Physics at the University of Alberta. His research interests include Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics, with a focus on Transients and Compact Objects. Before joining the University of Alberta in 2016, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in the USA, followed by a position at UC Berkeley. He has a PhD from the University of Toronto and a BSc from Pontificia Universidad Católica in Chile. Munoz has taught several courses including Astronomy, Electricity and Magnetism, and has an emphasis on understanding physical processes underlying astronomical phenomena. He actively engages students using the campus observatory for practical experience.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Institute for Advanced Study • USA

Conducted independent research in astrophysics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

UC Berkeley • USA

Focused on computational modeling in astrophysics.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Alberta • Canada

Started teaching and conducting research as part of the faculty.

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Canada

Continues to teach and supervise student research in the field of Physics.

Courses

ASTRO 122 - Astronomy PHYS 230 - Electricity Magnetism PHYS 281 - Electricity Magnetism

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management