Dr. Eamonn Gaffney

Professor

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Biography

Eamonn Gaffney is a Professor at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, and a Tutorial Fellow at Brasenose College. His research focuses on the macroscale consequences of mechanisms operating at smaller scales, particularly in the biological and biomedical sciences. He employs detailed mathematical modeling, asymptotic analysis, and computational techniques to interpret models that have numerous applications across life sciences. His specific interests encompass cell motility, including the swimming dynamics of flagellated cells, bacterial dynamics, and the mechanisms behind ecological invasions and biological self-organization. He also investigates physiological transport processes and the development of solid tumors, contributing vastly to the understanding of complex biological systems through mathematics.

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.