Dr. James Jackman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Jackman is a PhD student in the Astronomy and Astrophysics group at the University of Warwick, currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University. His research focuses on stellar flares, particularly explosive magnetic reconnection events that occur in stars similar to the Sun. Jackman's work includes the analysis of data from the Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS) to identify and calculate parameters of stellar events that might illuminate the conditions for exoplanets in orbit around these stars. He has contributed significantly to the NGTS reference catalogue pipeline, particularly in cross-matching NGTS source positions with external catalogues such as Gaia and 2MASS. His research has been highlighted in various national and international media outlets, and he has presented his findings at numerous conferences, including the 51st ESLAB Symposium and the Astrobiology Society of Britain Conference.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2019-09-01 — 2022-09-01

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Conducting research in the Astronomy and Astrophysics group focusing on stellar flares and exoplanets.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2022-09-02 — Present

Arizona State University • Tempe, Arizona, USA

Continuing research on stellar flares and their implications for exoplanets.

Awards

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ESA Young Researcher Award

2017-12-01

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.