Dr. Andrew Young

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Young is an Associate Professor specializing in high energy astrophysics and X-ray astronomy. He investigates the X-rays produced by extremely hot gas in extreme environments, including gas falling into black holes, centers of active galaxies, jets, outflows, and clusters of galaxies. His research utilizes images and spectra from space-based X-ray observatories such as Chandra, XMM-Newton, and Suzaku. Young also focuses on time-domain analysis related to the life-cycle evolution of supermassive black holes, serving as the Principal Investigator for various research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Teaching and conducting research in high energy astrophysics and X-ray astronomy.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.