Dr. Emma Horton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emma Horton is a researcher and instructor at the University of Warwick. Her research interests encompass branching processes, growth-fragmentation processes, and techniques such as the Feynman-Kac formulae and sequential Monte Carlo methods. She has a particular focus on applications in radiation transport, including neutron transport and proton beam therapy, as well as biological applications such as telomere length dynamics. Emma is actively involved in teaching mathematical methods, statistics, and probability to undergraduate students. In the 2025/26 academic year, she holds office hours for student consultations. Emma engages in various scholarly activities including reading groups and talks, contributing to the academic community through her expertise in statistical methods and mathematical modelling.

Research Interests

Courses

ST228 Mathematical Methods Statistics Probability

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.