Dr. Gemma Hammerton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gemma L Hammerton is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics. She holds a post-doctoral fellowship at the Sir Henry Wellcome Post-doctoral Fellowship. Her current research investigates the long-term consequences of childhood behavioral problems, utilizing data from the ALSPAC birth cohort and the Pelotas 1993 birth cohort. Hammerton's work intricately explores themes related to epidemiology, mental health, and structural equation modeling, focusing on mediation analysis, criminal behavior, and substance use. She is actively involved in cross-cohort comparisons and collaborates frequently on relevant research projects. Gemma's expertise is well-documented in her Scopus profile, and she continues to further her research interests through diverse academic collaborations and networking opportunities.

Research Interests

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.