Dr. Alireza Karim

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Biography

Alireza Mohammad Karim is a Cambridge Trust Scholar at the University of Cambridge specializing in nanoscience and its applications in medicine, under the supervision of Professor Sir Mark Welland. His research interests are centered on fluid mechanics, drop dynamics, and materials science, particularly concerning the behavior of complex liquids and their interactions at interfaces. Alireza obtained his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where his doctoral thesis focused on liquid contact line dynamics. Before pursuing his doctorate, he held a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and another Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA. Alireza has notably published as a Lead Guest Editor for special issues in leading journals and has collaborated with major institutions such as AstraZeneca. His professional journey also includes a postdoctoral position at the University of Minnesota, where he explored the rheology of complex liquids. Throughout his career, he has received multiple scholarships and awards, acknowledging his academic excellence and contributions to engineering and science.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Associate

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities • Twin Cities

Conducted research on rheology of complex liquids and stability of liquid films.

Research Assistant

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) • Pasadena

Engaged in research activities within the Department of Geological and Planetary Sciences.

Awards

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Cambridge Trust Scholarship

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Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.