Dr. Jessica Hawthorne

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica Hawthorne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on geophysics, emphasizing earthquake physics and signal processing. Jessica aims to combine physical processes hypothesized to occur within the Earth with physics to predict observable phenomena, developing new techniques for specific observations. Her recent topics of interest include physics-based earthquake forecasting, blind source separation, earthquake source properties, borehole strain observations, hydrology, and the behavior of seismic waves in oceans and rivers. Furthermore, she explores phenomena such as slow earthquakes and aseismic slip along fault structures, contributing critical insights into the understanding of seismic activity and Earth's dynamics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
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.