Dr. Christopher Pollard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Pollard is a member of the Experimental Particle Physics group in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick. His current research focuses on measurements and searches for new physics involving the Higgs boson, top quark, bottom quark, and tau lepton. He is particularly involved in the real-time identification of b-jets, which includes contributions to the ATLAS trigger system. Additionally, Christopher is engaged in the development of new statistical analytic methods for extracting information from LHC collisions, which are essential for understanding complex signatures in the presence of large background processes.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.