Dr. Anthony Ashton

Professor

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Biography

Anthony Charles Lewis Ashton is a Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. He focuses on the Applied and Computational Analysis group and has extensive research interests in various aspects of mathematical physics, specifically novel approaches to elliptic boundary value problems, Lie group methods in partial differential equations (PDE), and rigorous methods in linear PDE theory. He is actively involved in teaching and has lectured courses on Distribution Theory and Applications for Part III students, demonstrating applications of classical distribution theory in the analysis of linear PDEs. Additionally, he has covered topics in Part II such as Integrable Systems, including the Arnold-Liouville theorem and inverse scattering, and has taught Part IA Vector Calculus. His selected publications reflect a commitment to advancing understanding in the field through rigorous analysis and innovative methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Cambridge, Homerton College • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaching and research in Applied Mathematics.

Stokes Fellow

2013-09-01 — 2015-08-31

Pembroke College • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Engaged in research and academic responsibilities.

Junior Research Fellow

2010-09-01 — 2013-08-31

Emmanuel College • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Conducted research in mathematics.

Fellow

2009-09-01 — 2010-08-31

Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research in the field of mathematics.

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.