Dr. Marc Lackenby

Professor

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Biography

Marc Lackenby is a Professor at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford, where he specializes in aspects of topology and geometry, particularly in the field of group theory. He has contributed significantly to various mathematical journals, serving as an editor for publications including the International Mathematical Research Notices, Groups, Geometry Dynamics, and Forum Mathematics. His work has been acknowledged through several prestigious awards such as the LMS Whitehead Prize in 2003, and the Philip Leverhulme Prize in 2006, which recognize outstanding achievement in mathematics. Lackenby was also an invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in 2010 and has held an Advanced Research Fellowship from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council from 2004 to 2009. Through his research, he has made essential contributions to the understanding of topological properties and structures, influencing both theoretical aspects and applications of mathematics.

Research Interests

Awards

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LMS Whitehead Prize

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EPSRC Advanced Research Fellowship

2004-09-01
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Philip Leverhulme Prize

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Invited speaker, ICM

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Frontiers Science Award

Requirements for University of Oxford

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:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.