Rodrigo Fernandez, University of Alberta

Research

black holes compact object mergers computational astrophysics gravitational wave astronomy mass ejection neutron stars nuclear astrophysics supernovae

Latest funding

Astrophysical Transients and Compact Objects
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$84,000
Astrophysical transients and compact objects
NSERC · 2017 · Principal investigator
$130,000

All 2 grants and awards

Astrophysical Transients and Compact Objects

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Fernandez, Rodrigo

Keywords: theoretical astrophysics; computational astrophysics; nuclear astrophysics; transient astronomy; gravitational wave astronomy; black holes; neutron stars; supernovae; compact object mergers; mass ejection

$84,000

Astrophysical transients and compact objects

Principal investigatorNSERC2017Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Fernandez, Rodrigo

$130,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: black holes Dear Professor Fernandez, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on black holes connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Astrophysical Transients and Compact Objects" (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]