Dr. Hanno Nickau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hanno Nickau is a Departmental Lecturer at the University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science since 2000. He completed his degree in Mathematics at Freiburg, Germany, and went on to pursue a doctorate in Computer Science at Siegen, Germany, where he was supervised by Prof. Dr. Dieter Spreen. His research interests focus on Programming Languages, including Semantics, Lambda Calculus, Types, Proofs, and Categorical Logic. Additionally, he explores areas such as Game Semantics, Computability, Complexity Theory, and Security Protocols. He has been involved in various research projects, including one funded by the EPSRC, related to Game Semantics, and has contributed significantly to the field through his academic work.

Research Interests

Programming Languages Semantics Lambda Calculus Types Proofs Categorical Logic Game Semantics Computability Complexity Theory Verification Security Protocols

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.