Dr. Saul Teukolsky

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Biography

Saul Teukolsky is a Robinson Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1970 and earned his Ph.D. from Caltech in 1973. He has held the position of Visiting Associate at Caltech during 2015-2016 and has been serving as a Robinson Professor since 2017. His research focuses on the study of theoretical aspects of astrophysics, including topics in gravitational waves, black hole physics, and other areas of relativity. Teukolsky's contributions have made significant impacts in various fields within astrophysics.

Research Interests

Theoretical Astrophysics Gravitational Waves Black Hole Physics Relativity

Experience

Robinson Professor

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Serves as a faculty member focusing on theoretical astrophysics.

Visiting Associate

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Engaged in research collaboration within the theoretical astrophysics division.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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Specialization Notes

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