Professor Dr. Ryan Cloutier
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Ryan Cloutier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University. His research centers on the detection and characterization of exoplanets, focusing on those resembling Earth and Neptune within our solar system. Cloutier employs observational techniques to investigate the compositions of these so-called super-Earths. His academic appointments include a Canada Research Chair in Exoplanetary Astronomy and he has previously worked as a Banting Fellow and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Cloutier holds a PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Physics & Astronomy from the same institution. His work significantly contributes to the field of astrophysics, helping to expand the understanding of planetary systems beyond our own.
Research Interests
Experience
Assistant Professor
2023-01-01 — PresentMcMaster University • Hamilton, ON, Canada
Teaching and overseeing research in the field of Physics & Astronomy.
Banting Fellow
2021-01-01 — 2022-12-31Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics • Cambridge, MA, USA
Conducted research in exoplanetary astronomy.
Postdoctoral Fellow
2019-01-01 — 2021-12-31Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics • Cambridge, MA, USA
Conducted research in astrophysics.
Requirements for McMaster University
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Official Transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes
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