Dr. Ross Church

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ross Church is a senior lecturer at Lund University, focusing on observational and theoretical astrophysics. His research interests include the physics of stars and stellar systems, with a current emphasis on stellar clusters, interacting binary stars, and luminous transients such as supernovae and gamma-ray bursts. He is also interested in planetary systems, particularly the history of the Sun and the solar system. Church collaborates extensively with colleagues in the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics and other departments in Sweden and abroad. He currently supervises PhD students and is responsible for primary lectures in master’s courses such as Stellar Structure and Evolution and High-Energy Astrophysics. In addition, he teaches parts of Galaxies and Cosmology and Statistical Physics. He is actively involved in several research projects and has contributed to various collaborative projects over the years.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Lecturing and researching in the field of astrophysics, focusing on various aspects of stellar systems and theoretical models.

Courses

Stellar Structure and Evolution High-Energy Astrophysics Galaxies and Cosmology Statistical Physics and Quantum Statistics

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
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
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.