Dr. Francesca Pianosi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Francesca Pianosi is an Associate Professor in Water and Environmental Engineering at the University of Bristol. She holds a PhD in Information Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan, obtained in 2008. Her career includes a visiting research position at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education in Delft, Netherlands, between 2009 and 2010. Since 2013, she has been working at the University of Bristol, focusing on water resources management, hydrology, and the application of mathematical modeling and data analysis. Her research interests include simulation optimization methods and uncertainty quantification in mathematical models, particularly in the context of natural hazard assessments. Francesca has contributed to several projects aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of water resource systems, including ongoing research into pollution impact and resilient finance within water management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Focused on water resources management, hydrology, and decision-making involving mathematical models.

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.