Seeking expert advice from academia. Both my bachelor’s and master’s are in the field of computer science. I have research, industry, and entrepreneurship experiences related to that field only. However, I would like to explore something new. I have always been fascinated by astronomy and astrophysics. Would it increase my chance for a Ph.D. if I have a publication relevant to the new field? Or are there other opportunities that I don’t know about yet? Thank you!
Nishargo Nigar
I have a suggestion for you but it is high risk in the sense that you would be working under the assumption that the Big Bang theory is completely wrong.
Here is my view about the evolution of the universe.
Data Prerecording of Conference Presentation on Dark Matter and Dark Energy
If after watching the video you can understand the theory, then you have a basis for identifying a topic for further investigation perhaps using computer models.
It might be difficult to get funding for ideas that are not mainstream but you are welcome to use any of my research and I will help if I can. I am 76 and retired and have no vested interest.
If there is anything in the video that is not clear I will do my best to explain.
Richard
Hi Nishargo Nigar
Remember that if you take your breadwinning work out of computers you can expect a massive drop in income. Fortunately, re your interests the space industry is on an upswing, and you have enough already for anyone re computers.To your specific question, I doubt that would it increase your chance for a Ph.D. if you have a publication relevant to the new field, at least in US and Europe. Having working experience in space industry might help a little and they use a lot of computer people. Mainly I would think just pursue the PhD and don't over-worry about side efforts to encourage it.
Enjoyed my visit to Hamburg.
Karl
I think computer science is a broad field and it can be applied to any field. so you can go for area of astrophysics or astronomy which require the application of computer science which could astrodynamics, satellite or avionics etc.
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