Dr. Laura Irvine

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura Irvine is a PhD student at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge, UK. Her research focuses on environmental industrial fluid dynamics, specifically studying the interactions of internal gravity waves with shear turbulence in the context of G.K. Batchelor's lab. Prior to her doctoral studies, Laura worked as a graduate engineer for AECOM and as a water engineer for Arup in the UK. She earned her Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada, and her Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2021-01-01 — Present

DAMTP, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

PhD student focused on environmental industrial fluid dynamics.

Graduate Engineer

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

AECOM • UK

Worked as a graduate engineer in various projects.

Water Engineer

2017-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Arup • UK

Provided engineering solutions related to water management.

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.