Dr. Jon Crowcroft

Professor

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Biography

Jon Crowcroft is the Marconi Professor of Communications Systems at the Computer Lab, University of Cambridge, a researcher-at-large, and a fellow of Wolfson College. He has made significant contributions to networking and computer systems over the past few decades. His education includes a Bachelor's degree in Physics from 1979, an MSc in Computing in 1981, and a PhD in 1993, all from University College London. An esteemed member of various prestigious organizations including the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering, he serves on several technical advisory boards such as iKVA and Matrix. Crowcroft's research interests span future networking challenges with a focus on innovative applications and policies. He has been actively engaged with numerous academic and industry conferences, emphasizing sustainability in technology and research. Crowcroft is recognized for his commitment to advancing communication systems and has played a key role in shaping their future direction through both teaching and research.

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.