Dr. Chris Stevens

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Biography

Chris moved to Engineering in 1998, taking on a Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellowship and initially working on optical heterodyne techniques for ultrafast electronics. In 2000, he became a Fellow at St Hugh’s College and an Associate Professor in the Engineering Science Department. He has been heavily involved in communications engineering and has developed a keen interest in Metamaterials, authoring numerous publications in ultrawideband communications, Metamaterial physics, and Manetoinductive applications. His research interests encompass RF tags for insects and birds (BioTracks) and secure non-quantum communications. Chris has founded several spinout companies focusing on applications in surveying, medical imaging, and wireless power transfer. In 2021, he took a sabbatical traveling with his family. Outside of his academic pursuits, Chris enjoys sailing and underwater activities. His research has evolved to include metamaterial sensors and biomedical imaging techniques, with ongoing projects in secure communications and metamaterial antennas.

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.