Dr. Carl Paterson

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Biography

Carl Paterson studied Physics as an undergraduate at Oxford University before coming to Imperial College London to study for a PhD in Optics. He became a Royal Society University Research Fellow in 2001 and was appointed Reader in Physics in 2008. He started his research career working on diffractive optics and optical vortices, moving into adaptive optics and optical propagation in scattering turbulent media, as well as optical imaging. His current research interests also include endoscopy and Brillouin microscopy, with a particular emphasis on ocular imaging.

Research Interests

Optical Physics Diffractive Optics Optical Vortices Adaptive Optics Optical Propagation Scattering Turbulent Media Optical Imaging Endoscopy Brillouin Microscopy Ocular Imaging

Experience

Royal Society University Research Fellow

— Present

Imperial College London • London, UK

Reader in Physics

— Present

Imperial College London • London, UK

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.