Dr. Gavin Dalton

Professor

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Biography

Gavin Dalton is a Professor in Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, specializing in wide-field imaging fibre-fed spectroscopy instrumentation for visible and near-infrared astronomy. His research interests encompass Cosmology, Galaxy Evolution, Instrument Design, and Detector Design for Applied Optics. Professor Dalton has been deeply involved in the development of the FMOS instrument for Japan's Subaru 8.3m telescope, which implements direct suppression of OH-emission lines in the near-infrared. He is also engaged with research projects focused on ESO’s European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) and the William Herschel Telescope in La Palma. His work significantly contributes to the advancement of photonics technology that enhances observational capabilities in astronomy, particularly in high spectral resolution measurements.

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.