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An introductory lecture on thermonuclear reaction networks for graduate students, presented in the 2nd Frontiers summer school in Nuclear Astrophysics. Topics covered included: thermonuclear reaction rates, forming the reaction network, solving the network, energy generation, sensitivity studies using reaction networks.

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This graduate seminar covers central topics in nuclear astrophysics: from big bang nucleosynthesis to neutron stars and supernova explosions.

  Gave a lecture on experimental nuclear astrophysics and helped with the practical exercises (computer lab).

This graduate seminar covers central topics in nuclear astrophysics: from big bang nucleosynthesis to neutron stars and supernova explosions.

  Consulting students for their research projects (Stellar Structure and Explosive Nucleosynthesis).

A first course in university physics, taught using examples and applications from many areas of science. Topics include the concepts of force and energy, mechanics, waves and fluids.

  Leading labs.

  He was really helpful with explanation when we were stuck with some concepts. Explained in a patient and relatable way.

  He was very encouraging to all students and helped create a very positive learning environment (even if you got the wrong answer he was encouraging)

  Love how he explained many times until you understand the concept. Very patient, and he made physics less scary.

A course presenting aspects of modern physics relevant to life sciences. Electromagnetic fields. Atomic, quantum, and nuclear physics. Applications to imaging and understanding biological systems.

  Leading labs.

A course for engineering students. Oscillations and waves, interference; electrostatics, electric potential, circuit elements; magnetic fields.

  Leading labs.

Ultimate questions in modern science are surveyed with emphasis on physical sciences: origin of space-time, elements and structure in the cosmos (stars, planets, galaxies).

  Leading tutorials.

  He always had extra, additional information to give us on the topics. Not only did it make the concepts more clear, but it made the tutorials more interesting. Also, he was very approachable and really promoted a team atmosphere to the tutorial. I feel that our tutorial was pretty "close" in the sense that we all were comfortable speaking and building off one anothers' ideas.

  I loved how approachable he was! He made me feel really comfortable asking questions and talking to him in general :) I've never had such an approachable/friendly TA before actually!

  He was always very clear and was knowledgeable about a vast number of things.

This course explores many of the great concepts of physics in a quantitative way. Beginning with Newtonian mechanics, it moves into Einstein’s relativity, wave phenomena, atomic physics, quantum mechanics and cosmology. Selected laboratory projects will be carried out.

  Leading tutorials.

Interdisciplinary research projects and development of scientific and literacy skills (including data analysis, inquiry/scientific communication and leadership). Students will participate in individual and team research projects in field and laboratory settings. Up to three mandatory one day field trips will be held.

  Consulting students for their research project.