Dr. Shelley Wright

Professor

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Biography

Shelley Wright is an observational experimental astrophysicist focusing on the understanding of galaxies and the formation and evolution of supermassive black holes over cosmic time. She utilizes innovative instrumentation, particularly integral field spectrographs coupled with adaptive optics, and is engaged in the design and construction of near-infrared optical astronomical instruments. Wright has led instrument programs at the Lick Observatory and Keck Observatory, and she served as Project Scientist for the light instrument IRIS for the Thirty Meter Telescope project. Her work is characterized by a commitment to advancing astronomical technologies and contributing to the understanding of deep cosmic phenomena.

Research Interests

Observational Astrophysics Supermassive Black Holes Galaxies Innovative Instrumentation Integral Field Spectroscopy Adaptive Optics

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and research in observational experimental astrophysics.

Awards

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Hellman Faculty Fellow

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).