Dr. Stefan Reinsberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Stefan Reinsberg is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He specializes in medical physics with a focus on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Leipzig University, a Master's degree from Durham University, and a Doctoral degree from the University of Mainz, where he researched dynamic heterogeneities in glass formers through multidimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Before joining UBC, Dr. Reinsberg worked as a Clinical Scientist at the Royal Marsden Hospital/Institute of Cancer Research. He has been awarded a scholarship from the German Merit Foundation, acknowledging his academic achievements. His research interests encompass MRI technology, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), cancer imaging, and the development of image methods aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities in medical physics. He continuously supports students in research projects and is keen to supervise in the SAR laboratory, fostering a collaborative research environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-Doc Clinical Scientist

— Present

Royal Marsden Hospital/Institute of Cancer Research • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Conducted research in medical physics, focusing on MRI and MRS applications in cancer diagnostics.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.