Milan Bogosavljevic
Lecturer of Physics
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: BSc University of Belgrade; PhD California Institute of Technology
Research Websites: Center for Astrophysics and Space Science
Research Areas: Automated Optical Imaging Surveys in Astronomy
Milan Bogosavljevic's expertise is optical instrumentation for astrophysics, image processing, and data analysis, design and development of robotic optical observatory facilities.
His research interest is in automated optical imaging surveys in astronomy.
Courses Taught
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How did life form on Earth? How likely is it that life formed elsewhere in the universe? If it did, how can we find these beings? Was the formation of life in the universe a bygone conclusion? Answering these questions requires understanding the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics and has strong bearing on our understanding of the human condition and the sustainability of life on our planet. During this semester, students will discuss current models for how the necessary ingredients for life formed in the universe, the observational and experimental evidence for these theories, attempts by scientists and science fiction writers to imagine life in other parts of the universe, and the many questions which remain.
Prerequisite: Must be an NYU Abu Dhabi student and have not completed the Core: Colloquium requirement.
Previously taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Summer 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2024
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Colloquia
- Core Curriculum > Quantitative Reasoning
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For thousands of years humans have studied the skies to help them grow crops, navigate the seas, and earn favor from their gods. We still look to the stars today to answer fundamental questions: How did the Universe begin? Will the Universe end, and if so, how? And what is our place in the Universe? Astronomy and Cosmology help us answer these questions. We have learned that our place in the Universe is not special: the Earth is not at the center of the Universe; the Sun is an ordinary star; and the Milky Way is an ordinary galaxy. Astronomers have even suggested that the Universe itself may not be unique. This course aims to understand the Universe from the Big Bang to its future.
Previously taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Andrea Valerio Maccio - TR 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Structures of Thought and Society
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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2 credits
This course focuses on modern instrumentation for the UV, optical and infrared imaging and spectroscopy. We will cover the principles of operation of CCD and CMOS detectors, diffraction grating spectrographs, including their design and applications. Students will gain hands-on experience in data acquisition, processing, calibration and analysis. A comprehensive understanding of advanced imaging and spectroscopic technologies would allow students to contribute to research projects in a great variety of scientific or engineering fields. For the Physics students with specialization in Astronomy, this course will cover topics specific to modern space-based and ground-based telescopes. The lab exercises will include examples of imaging and spectroscopy applications in astronomy with emphasis on low signal to noise data. However, the course material is broader in scope and the data acquisition, reduction and analysis skills the students will gain are transferable skills for imaging and spectroscopy in general.
Prerequisites: PHYS-UH 3223
Previously taught: Fall 2 2019, Spring 2 2021, Spring 2 2023
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - R 11:20 - 12:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - T 11:20 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Electrical Engineering
- Majors > Physics
- Majors > Physics > Astrophysics Lab Electives
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
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2 credits
This seven-week lab course provides a detailed introduction to Data Analysis and Python, leveraging tools like ChatGPT to enrich the programming learning experience. Students will use Python toolkits to solidify their grasp of essential concepts, ranging from basic statistical analyses to Fourier analysis. The course blends theoretical lectures with weekly practical coding sessions, fostering a hands-on learning approach. No prior Python experience is needed, making it an ideal gateway to advanced Data Science and Machine Learning topics. The curriculum escalates in complexity, starting with Python basics, probability distributions, resampling, and bootstrap methods. It advances to cover covariance matrices, linear regression, Chi-square minimization, Maximum Likelihood Estimation, and Time-Series analyses, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of model fitting and predictive analysis. Throughout the course the students create data visualizations and analysis presentations, developing their ability to convey complex data-driven insights. The course culminates in a final project, challenging students to apply their skills to real-world problems.
Prerequisite: MATH-UH 1020
Previously taught: No
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Spring 1 2025;
7 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - T 11:20 - 12:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 1 2025;
7 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - R 11:20 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Physics
- Majors > Physics > Astrophysics Lab Electives
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Spring 1 2025;
7 Weeks
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This course is a continuation of Capstone Project in Physics 1. During the Capstone Project in Physics 2, the proposed work comes to fruition in the form of a research paper along the lines of those in leading journals in the field. Students also participate in a capstone research symposium during which they present their work orally.
Prerequisite: PHYS-UH 4001
Previously taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Ingyin Zaw - MW 15:35 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Andrea Valerio Maccio - Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
George Shubeita - Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Francesco Paparella - Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Francesco Arneodo - Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Maria Baias - Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Joseph Gelfand - Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
David Russell - Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Ahmed Almheiri - Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Physics
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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1 credits
This is the Physics component for Foundations of Science 1.
Pre- or Corequisite: MATH-UH 1012 or MATH-UH 1013 or Math Placement Assessment of 5.
Corequisites: SCIEN-UH 1122EQ, SCIEN-UH 1123EQ, SCIEN-UH 1124P, SCIEN-UH 1124C
Must be able to enroll in all components at the same time of registration.Previously taught: Fall 1 2017, Spring 1 2018, Fall 1 2018, Spring 1 2019, Fall 1 2019, Spring 1 2020, Fall 1 2020, Spring 1 2021, Fall 1 2021, Spring 1 2022, Fall 1 2022, Spring 1 2023
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Experimental Inquiry
- Core Curriculum > Quantitative Reasoning
- Majors > Foundations of Science
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2 credits
This is the Physics component for Foundations of Science 1-2.
Coreq: SCIEN-UH 1122EQ, SCIEN-UH 1123EQ, SCIEN-UH 1124P, SCIEN-UH 1124C
Must be able to enroll in all components at the same time of registration
Pre- or Coreq: MATH-UH 1012 or MATH-UH 1013 or Math Placement Assessment of 5
Prereq: First or Second YearPreviously taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
W 15:35 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
F 09:25 - 10:40 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
R 14:10 - 15:25 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - M 08:30 - 09:45 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - M 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - M 08:30 - 09:45 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - M 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
W 15:35 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
F 09:25 - 10:40 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
R 14:10 - 15:25 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Experimental Inquiry
- Majors > General Engineering
- Minors > Natural Science
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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1 credits
This is the Lab component for Foundations of Science 2 (Chemistry).
Pre- or Corequisite: MATH-UH 1012 or MATH-UH 1013 or Math Placement Assessment of 5. Corequisites: SCIEN-UH 1121EQ, SCIEN-UH 1122EQ, SCIEN-UH 1123EQ. Must be able to enroll in all components at the same time of registration.
Previously taught: Fall 2 2016, Spring 2 2017, Fall 2 2017, Spring 2 2018, Fall 2 2018, Spring 2 2019, Fall 2 2019, Spring 2 2020, Fall 2 2020, Spring 2 2021, Fall 2 2021, Spring 2 2022, Fall 2 2022, Spring 2 2023, Fall 2 2023, Spring 2 2024, Fall 2 2024
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Asif Equbal - M 14:10 - 18:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Tynchtyk Amatov - T 14:10 - 18:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Jamie Whelan - M 14:10 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Aleksander Rebane - T 14:10 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Foundations of Science
- Majors > General Engineering
- Minors > Natural Science
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
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1 credits
This is the Physics component for Foundations of Science 2.
Prerequisite or Corequisites: MATH-UH 1012 or MATH-UH 1013
Corequisites: SCIEN-UH 1101, SCIEN-UH 1102, SCIEN-UH 1103, SCIEN-UH 1202 and SCIEN-UH 1203 - must be able to enroll in all components at the same time of registrationPreviously taught: Fall 2 2017, Spring 2 2018, Fall 2 2018, Spring 2 2019, Fall 2 2019, Spring 2 2020, Fall 2 2020, Spring 2 2021, Fall 2 2021, Spring 2 2022, Fall 2 2022, Spring 2 2023
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Experimental Inquiry
- Core Curriculum > Quantitative Reasoning
- Majors > Foundations of Science
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2 credits
This is the Physics component for Foundations of Science 5.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Science 4
Corequisites: SCIEN-UH 1501 and SCIEN-UH 1503Previously taught: Fall 1 2017, Spring 1 2018, Fall 1 2018, Spring 1 2019, Fall 1 2019, Spring 1 2020, Fall 1 2020, Spring 1 2021, Fall 1 2021, Spring 1 2022, Fall 1 2022, Spring 1 2023
This course appears in...
- Majors > Foundations of Science
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1 credits
This is the Lab component for Foundations of Science 6.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Science 5 and (MATH-UH 1020 or MATH-UH 1021)
Corequisites: SCIEN-UH 1561, SCIEN-UH 1563 and SCIEN-UH 1564BPreviously taught: Fall 2 2016, Spring 2 2017, Fall 2 2017, Spring 2 2018, Fall 2 2018, Spring 2 2019, Fall 2 2019, Spring 2 2020, Fall 2 2020, Spring 2 2021, Fall 2 2021, Spring 2 2022, Fall 2 2022, Spring 2 2023, Fall 2 2023, Spring 2 2024, Fall 2 2024
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Azam Gholami - R 14:10 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Milan Bogosavljevic - T 14:10 - 16:40 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Foundations of Science
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
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2 credits
This is the Physics component for Foundations of Science 6.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Science 5
Corequisites: SCIEN-UH 1601 and SCIEN-UH 1603Previously taught: Fall 2 2017, Spring 2 2018, Fall 2 2018, Spring 2 2019, Fall 2 2019, Spring 2 2020, Fall 2 2020, Spring 2 2021, Fall 2 2021, Spring 2 2022, Fall 2 2022, Spring 2 2023
This course appears in...
- Majors > Foundations of Science