Dr. Shantanu Basu

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Biography

Shantanu Basu is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University. His research interests focus on theoretical astrophysics, particularly in understanding star formation, brown dwarf formation, and the evolution of circumstellar disks through computational gas dynamics. He leads a research group that applies mathematical methods and advanced computational techniques to decipher the early stages of star formation. His notable publications include studies on primordial dusty rings in protoplanetary discs, synthetic polarization maps of outflow zones, and the magnetic field versus density relation in star-forming molecular clouds. Basu has contributed to significant projects and committees within the Canadian and international astronomical communities, including serving as the Chair of the CITA National Council and the Director of the Western Theoretical Physics Program.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Western University • London, ON, Canada

Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, specializing in astrophysics.

Awards

#2010

Faculty of Science Outreach Award

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Faculty Scholar

Courses

Astronomy 4602: Gravitation Cosmology Physics 1101: Introduction Physics Astronomy 9610: Fundamentals Astrophysics Astronomy 9707: Star Formation

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.