Dr. Bernard Stark

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Biography

Professor Bernard Stark holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and an M.A. from ETH Zurich. He is currently a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Bristol, where he is a key member of both the Electrical Energy Management Research Group and the Digital Health Engineering Group. His research interests focus on exploiting new energy sources and the efficient management of power sources, specifically at the interface of power electronics, microelectronics, and radiofrequency engineering. He has been involved in several significant projects including the use of GaN and SiC power devices to enhance efficiency and reduce electromagnetic emissions, as well as work funded by EPSRC grants on health management technologies for power modules and the development of advanced sensor-driven electronics. Stark's active research endeavors also include innovations in wireless power transfer and medical sensor technology, presenting new challenges in the realm of power electronics due to the variability of power output at ultra-low levels. He aims to establish collaborations with industry and academia to further these fields.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.