Dr. Jim Freer

Professor

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Biography

Jim Freer is a distinguished hydrologist with expertise in uncertainty evaluation, computer simulations, and observational data. His research encompasses streamflow, hillslope, catchment processes, water quality, and the impacts of climate change on hydrology. Freer's work primarily focuses on uncertainty analysis, predicting and simulating hydrological processes, and developing conceptual models to understand water quality and its relationship to climate impacts. He completed his PhD in Uncertainty Evaluation of Hydrological Models under the supervision of Professor Beven at Lancaster University in 1998. Following his doctoral studies, he undertook postdoctoral appointments before moving to the University of Bristol in 2008 as a Senior Lecturer. Jim Freer retired from full-time professorship in 2019 but continues to hold an honorary position. In March 2020, he became a visiting professor in Hydrology at the University of Saskatchewan, where he is based in Canmore, Alberta, Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Taught and conducted research in hydrology, focusing on uncertainty evaluation and climate impacts.

Honorary Professor

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Maintained a part-time academic position post-retirement.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Engaged in research and collaboration in the field of hydrology.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.