Dr. Ian Bond

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ian Bond is the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Science and Engineering at the University of Bristol. He plays a crucial role in guiding the Faculty towards academic excellence and promoting a culture of research, innovation, and scholarship. He represents both students and staff at the university level and oversees the appointment of heads of Schools, Departments, and Research Groups. Additionally, he manages the faculty's annual operating budget and advocates for investments in new research and teaching initiatives. His personal research interests include developing and optimizing innovative approaches for fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials. These interests span bio-inspired and biomimetic approaches focusing on functionalities such as self-healing properties, electromagnetic response, and shape change in these materials. Professor Bond has extensive teaching and PhD supervision experience, contributing significantly to the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Composites Innovation Science (ACCIS CDT).

Research Interests

Experience

Pro-Vice Chancellor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Leads the Faculty in academic excellence and oversees curriculum development.

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.