Dr. David Aanensen

Professor

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Biography

David Aanensen is a Visiting Professor at Imperial College London and holds a Director position at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, leading efforts in applied genomic epidemiology. His research focuses on the usage and development of translational bioinformatics applications for public health, particularly involving evolutionary population biology and microorganisms through Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS). He has extensive experience in genomic pathogen surveillance and has been involved in numerous projects, including collaborations with international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. David's contributions also include the development of EpiCollect, a tool aimed at facilitating mobile data collection for diverse community-based projects. His extensive background includes working with various research groups associated with genetic analysis and public health initiatives, demonstrating commitment to enhancing citizen science and collaborative platforms in genomic research.

Research Interests

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.