Dr. William Best

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William Best is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on low-mass star formation through the use of Hubble Space Telescope observations in large star-forming regions. His studies encompass brown dwarfs, low-mass stars, ultracool binaries, and substellar kinematics. He also investigates protoplanetary disks and characterizes extrasolar planets while utilizing infrared astrometry and imaging spectroscopy techniques. Additionally, William engages in large sky surveys to deepen our understanding of stellar and substellar populations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.