Dr. Sean Tulin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sean Tulin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, where he holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. He specializes in theoretical particle physics, focusing on dark matter and the weak scale. Tulin proposes new ideas and tests related to dark matter, seeking to understand its role in the universe. His research leverages astronomical observations of galaxies and clusters to determine how dark matter interacts beyond gravitational forces. He explores theories regarding the nature of dark matter, including the possibility that it is comprised of strongly-interacting constituents similar to protons and neutrons. Tulin collaborates with lattice theorists to simulate the properties of dark matter, utilizing supercomputers for computational research. His interests encompass high-energy particle physics as well as astrophysics, making significant contributions to understanding the fundamental aspects of the universe.

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Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.