Dr. Gareth Jones

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gareth Jones is a lecturer in Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester, specializing in Industrial Modelling. He obtained his D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, followed by postdoctoral research positions at Oxford from 2006 to 2009, Harvard from 2010 to 2012, and the Graphene Research Centre at the National University of Singapore from 2012 to 2014. He was appointed to his current position in June 2014. His main research interests lie in continuum elasticity, particularly concerning thin objects such as plate and shell theories, and atomically thin materials including graphene and molybdenum disulfide. He focuses on strain coupled electronic transport systems and broadly engages in mathematical modelling of industrial problems that involve biological systems' mechanics, emphasizing the roles of force and deformation.

Research Interests

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
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

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