Dr. John Tisch

Professor

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Biography

John Tisch is a Professor of Laser Physics at Imperial College London, where he leads the Light Community within the Department of Physics. His research focuses on ultrafast science, including the interaction of light and matter at attosecond timescales and the development of advanced laser sources. Tisch is the director of the Imperial eXtreme Light Consortium, exploring intense laser-matter interactions, and he plays a significant role in the London Light Imperial Network on Ultrafast Measurements. His early work laid the groundwork for attosecond science, contributing to high-harmonic generation and helping establish the UK as a leader in the field. Tisch has won multiple awards for his contributions, including the Dean's Excellence Award for Public Engagement, and he regularly participates in outreach initiatives to engage students and the public. He has supervised over 20 PhD students and has held various leadership roles in international conferences. His academic history includes a Physics degree from the University of Tasmania and a PhD from Imperial College, along with an EPSRC Advanced Fellowship at ETH Zurich. Tisch has been recognized as a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and Optica.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Professor of Laser Physics, leading research in ultrafast science and laser applications.

Awards

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Dean's Excellence Award

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
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  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.