Dr. Ian Dobbs Dixon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ian Dobbs-Dixon is an Associate Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi, specializing in Physics. He holds a Bachelor's and PhD from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His research focuses on planetary interiors and atmospheric dynamics, with particular emphasis on elucidating roles influencing planetary evolution and shaping observable features. His expertise lies in numerical modeling, hydrodynamical, and radiative processes. Prior to joining NYU Abu Dhabi, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Washington. His earlier academic experiences include undergraduate and doctoral studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Dobbs-Dixon is committed to delivering an exceptional education through world-class research and community-driven initiative.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Abu Dhabi

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Common Application
  • NYU Supplement
  • Official Transcripts
  • Common Application School Report
  • Counselor Recommendation
  • Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
  • Standardized Testing (Optional for 2025-2026)
  • Teacher Recommendation
Specialization Notes

Undergraduate programs at NYU Abu Dhabi are cross-disciplinary. Departments such as Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Philosophy, and Psychology fall under the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts/Science tracks.