Dr. Bence Kocsis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bence Kocsis is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oxford. He specializes in gravitational wave astrophysics, employing observational data from facilities such as LIGO, VIRGO, and LISA to explore various astrophysical phenomena. His research encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including black hole physics, the dynamics of dense star clusters, and general relativity. Kocsis is also known for his work on accretion disks and disk-satellite interactions, integrating statistical mechanics into his theoretical pursuits. Prior to his appointment at Oxford, he was a faculty member at Eotvos University and held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study, where he led the GALNUC project, which received funding from the ERC Starting Grant. His current endeavors focus on developing a comprehensive model to describe the long-term behavior of astrophysical multibody systems using multidisciplinary methods.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.