Dr. Louis Legrand

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Louis Legrand is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge. He is supported by the Swiss Postdoc Mobility fellowship and is engaged in research focused on the evolution of the content of the Universe, particularly the role of neutrinos and the implications of the accelerated expansion of the Universe. His work involves studying the large-scale distribution of matter using a variety of cosmological probes. Currently, he is concentrating on gravitational lensing and the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), which provides an integrated map of the matter distribution at the scattering surface. Louis is dedicated to developing optimal estimators and analysis tools for reconstructing lensing signals in upcoming CMB experiments, with the aim of extracting precise cosmological information. In addition, he is actively participating in the Euclid mission, combining CMB lensing tracers with large-scale structure and galaxy clustering to advance the field of cosmology.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Research focused on cosmology, gravitational lensing, and the Cosmic Microwave Background.

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.