Dr. Jeremy Baumberg

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Biography

Professor Jeremy J. Baumberg FRS is the Harald Aspden Professor of Fundamental Physics at the University of Cambridge, where he directs the key UK NanoPhotonics Centre. His research currently focuses on novel sensors and low-cost healthcare technologies. With prior experience at Hitachi and IBM, he combines academic insight with innovation, making significant contributions to the field of nanophotonics. Baumberg has attained 47,000 citations (h-index 111) and is recognized as a leading innovator in nanotechnology, receiving prestigious awards such as the Institute of Physics Faraday Gold Medal in 2017 and the Royal Society Rumford Medal in 2014. His recent popular science book, “The Secret Life Science: Science Works and Matters,” explores the cultural changes within scientific research.

Research Interests

Nanophotonics Trace Analyte Detection Intelligent Toilet Optical Nose Light-Matter Interactions Raman Spectroscopy Mid-IR Spectroscopy Nano Self-Assembly Nanomachines DNA Origami Nanostructures

Experience

Professor

2000-06-15 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Leading research and development in Nanophotonics and related technologies.

Awards

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Faraday Gold Medal

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Rumford Medal

Requirements for University of Cambridge

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:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.