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David Bailey

Associate Professor Emeritus/Emerita

Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Physics

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  • Associate Professor Emeritus/Emerita
    Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Physics
  • 416-978-7105 (Work)
  • 416-534-0978 (Mobile)
  • University of Toronto, Physics Department, 60 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A7, Canada

BIO

Prof. David Bailey is a professor in the Physics department at the University of Toronto - St. George Campus.
He studies Particle Physics (Experimental) and is also an expert in Experimental methods and techniques, measurement uncertainty, subatomic and exotic physics, and undergraduate physics education. Specifically, his research focus is on uncertainties in scientific measurements, especially how to better understand and constrain unknown errors. His teaching interest is primarily on helping students understand the challenges of doing experimental physics.

Media availability: TV, Radio, Print/Online

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor
    University of Toronto, Department of Physics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Toronto, Canada1986 - present
  • Physics Department Outreach Committee Chair
    University of Toronto, Department of Physics, Toronto, Canada2020 - present
  • Associate Chair for Graduate Studies
    University of Toronto, Department of Physics, Toronto, Canada2013 - 2014
  • Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies
    University of Toronto, Department of Physics, Toronto, Canada2002 - 2009

DEGREES

  • PhD
    McGill University, Montreal, Canada
  • B.Sc.
    Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

AVAILABILITY

  • Media enquiries
  • Collaborative projects
  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision
  • Membership of an advisory committee

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