Dr. John Foord

Professor

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Biography

John Foord is an Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. He obtained his PhD from King's College, University of Cambridge. He was a GA Selwyn Centenary Research Fellow at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge, and later served as a Lecturer at both the University of Southampton and the University of Oxford before being appointed as Professor of Chemistry at Oxford in 1998. His research interests include Chemistry, Nanomaterials, and the surfaces of solid-state nanomaterials. He has conducted significant investigations into the chemical synthesis of new solid-state nanomaterials and their physical characterization using various advanced techniques. Foord's primary research projects focus on nanomaterials for sustainable energy applications, the fabrication of chemical sensors, and the self-assembly of nanostructured materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Served as a professor in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on a range of research areas including nanomaterials and chemical synthesis.

Awards

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Meldola Medal

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
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  • 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.