Dr. Chris Finlay

Professor

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Biography

Chris Finlay is a Professor at DTU Space, specializing in Geomagnetism. His research focuses on understanding changes in the Earth's magnetic field through a combination of satellite observations and computational modeling. He holds a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Geophysics from the University of Leeds. Finlay has worked for five years as a researcher and lecturer at ETH Zurich before joining DTU Space in 2011. In recognition of his outstanding work on the Earth's deep interior, he was awarded the SEDI Doornbos Memorial Prize in 2012 as a young scientist. He was the lead author of the International Geomagnetic Reference Field in 2010. His broad research interests include inverse problems, machine learning, Earth observation satellites, deep Earth physics, and planetary magnetic fields.

Research Interests

Requirements for Technical University of Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent Strong background in Mathematics and Physics
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.