Dr. Ruobing Dong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ruobing Dong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Victoria. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Peking University and earned his PhD from Princeton University. His research interests are focused primarily on astrophysics, particularly in the area of exoplanets and planet formation. Dong's work involves simulating observational signatures of planets forming in circumstellar disks and comparing these simulations to real observations. His research is largely motivated by observations of disks taken by advanced instruments such as ALMA, VLT/SPHERE, Gemini/GPI, Subaru/HiCIAO, and VLA. With a commitment to advancing our understanding of planetary systems, he engages with a variety of observational techniques and theoretical approaches.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.