Professor Dr. Jack Umenberger
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Jack Umenberger is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Engineering Science and the ZERO Institute for zero-carbon energy research at the University of Oxford, which he joined in 2023. He previously held postdoctoral research positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2019 to 2022 and Uppsala University, Sweden, from 2017 to 2019. Jack received his PhD from the University of Sydney in 2018, where he focused on data-driven modeling of dynamical systems. His current research interests lie at the intersection of control theory, optimization, machine learning, and their applications in energy systems, robotics, and automation. Jack's work centers on the optimization and control of dynamical systems, with a particular focus on data-driven approaches.
Research Interests
Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher
2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA, USA
Conducted research in control theory and optimization.
Postdoctoral Researcher
2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden
Worked on data-driven modeling approaches.
Requirements for University of Oxford
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
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Prerequisites
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.