Dr. Kirsty Hassall

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kirsty Hassall is an Assistant Professor in Applied Statistics at the University of Warwick, having joined the department in 2024. With a decade of experience as an applied statistician in the agri-environment sector, her work encompasses a wide array of projects related to molecular biology and landscape studies. Her expertise includes both traditional consultancy work using mixed models, multivariate statistics, and experimental design, as well as applied methodological developments such as Bayesian Networks elicitation and spatially coherent clustering techniques. Currently, her research focuses on robustly constructing hybrid models that combine empirical, mechanistic, and stochastic elements. She teaches Professional Practice in Data Analysis and has been actively involved in professional organizations, including the Royal Statistical Society as a Chartered Statistician.

Research Interests

Courses

Professional Practice Data Analysis

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.