Dr. David Williams Baldwin

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Biography

David Williams-Baldwin is a radio astronomer specializing in the processes governing black holes, jets emitted from these black holes, and variable transient radio phenomena associated with explosive sources. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2010 to 2014 and his PhD from 2014 to 2018 at the University of Southampton. Following his PhD, he became a Hintze Fellow focusing on radio transients until 2020 when he transitioned to his current role as an Operations Support Scientist for the e-MERLIN array at the University of Manchester. His research interests include the study of super-massive black holes and the physics of jets. He plays an active role in the Legacy e-MERLIN survey known as LeMMINGs, which aims to provide a statistically complete census of accretion and star formation activity in the nearby universe. Additionally, he is a member of ThunderKAT, which is focused on studying explosive transient radio phenomena in collaboration with the SKA-pathfinder MeerKAT array.

Research Interests

Experience

e-MERLIN Operations Support Scientist

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG, GB

Involved in e-MERLIN operations, supporting research in transient sources and contributing to the Legacy e-MERLIN survey.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
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  • Personal statement
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  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.