Dr. Tony Wong

Professor

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Biography

Prof. Wong's research group uses observations of interstellar gas in galaxies to understand their structure and evolution. He primarily studies carbon monoxide, an abundant tracer of molecular gas in galaxies, to investigate the links between molecular clouds and their surrounding galaxies, as well as the rate of star formation. Additionally, his team employs gas dynamics to probe the dynamics of galaxy disks, focusing on the processes that govern galaxy formation and evolution through detailed observational studies.

Research Interests

Courses

ASTR 210 - Introduction to Astrophysics ASTR 405 - Planetary Systems ASTR 406 - Galaxies and the Universe ASTR 506 - Galaxies

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.