Dr. Joe Williams

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joe Williams is a Human Geographer whose research interests lie at the intersection of political ecology, urbanization, and environmental challenges. His work critically examines how water and energy infrastructures shape and are shaped by societal and environmental factors. He is currently a Senior Lecturer and leads a five-year ERC-assessed/UKRI-funded project addressing the emergence of unconventional water sources in the Global South, with a focus on desalination processes and the implications for water justice. Williams' research seeks to understand how new water technologies, particularly in contexts such as Kenya, are developed in response to broader issues of water security amidst climate change. His published works contribute to international academic dialogues across various journals and collections.

Research Interests

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.