Dr. Declan Mccormack

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Biography

Declan McCormack is currently a KTP Associate at the University of Bristol, where he focuses on projects related to portfolio modeling and optimization systems with an emphasis on factor investing and asset allocation. Additionally, he is involved in developing risk forecasting systems. Declan holds a BEng in Electronic Computer Engineering from the University of Galway and an MSc in Finance from University College Dublin, specifically from the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. His professional background includes a year of consulting experience at Accenture in Dublin and a subsequent position in asset wealth management at Silvercrest Asset Management in New York City, further enriching his knowledge and expertise in finance and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

KTP Associate

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Working on a KTP project focusing on developing portfolio modeling and optimization systems, as well as risk forecasting systems.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.