Dr. John Rudge

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Biography

John F. Rudge is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Geophysics, Geodynamics, and Tectonics. His research encompasses a broad range of topics within geophysics and geochemistry, particularly focused on the dynamics of melt transport, the evolution of Earth's mantle, and the differentiation processes during Earth's formation. Rudge employs techniques from continuum mechanics and numerical analysis to address a variety of problems in Earth Sciences. Current research interests include understanding how magma interacts with the Earth's surface, the deformation of partially molten rock under stress, and the geochemical constraints on the dynamic processes within Earth's interior. He is also interested in the factors that control volcanic activity and the behavior of Earth's inner core. Rudge actively supervises PhD students and contributes to several academic publications in his field.

Research Interests

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.