Dr. Stan Metchev

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Biography

Stan Metchev is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Western University in Canada. He holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) from 2014 to 2023. His research primarily focuses on brown dwarfs, extrasolar planets, low-mass stars, and trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs). Metchev’s work explores the atmospheric dynamics of brown dwarfs and their planetary systems, leveraging techniques such as multi-wavelength photometric and spectroscopic monitoring to study their characteristics. He has developed the Colibri Telescope Array, which employs rapid imaging to capture data during serendipitous stellar occultations of TNOs. Metchev has a robust academic presence with multiple publications, including contributions to esteemed journals such as the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Astrophysical Journal Letters. He has served in significant advisory roles related to space astronomy, including on the TMT International Observatory Science Advisory Committee and CASCA/ACURA/TMT Advisory Committee. Metchev’s educational contributions include teaching courses in astronomy at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)

2014-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Recognized position focusing on research in astrophysics and related fields.

Distinguished Research Professor

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Achieved designation for significant contributions to research in physics and astronomy.

Awards

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Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)

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Distinguished Research Professor

Courses

Physics 1402: Physics for Engineering Students II Astronomy 2801: Observing Stars Astronomy 2021: Life in the Universe Astronomy 2232: Sun, Earth, Planets Astronomy 9610: Fundamentals of Astrophysics Astronomy 9305: Stellar Photospheres Astronomy 9203: Formation of Planetary Systems

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.