Dr. Mario Ramos Hamud

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mario Ramos Hamud is a current PhD student in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at St. Edmund's College, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on aspects of cosmology and string theory, particularly the implications of moduli fields and the generic string compactifications that dominate the energy density of the universe during the epoch of cosmological inflation. He is under the supervision of Professor Fernando Quevedo and is jointly supported by CONACyT and the Cambridge Trust. Mario completed his MSc in Theoretical Physics at Instituto de Física, UNAM, and earned his BSc in Physics from the Faculty of Sciences, UNAM. His academic journey has included various assistant teaching roles at UNAM, where he supported classes in subjects such as Relativity, Modern Physics, and Electromagnetism. He has also been involved in multiple conferences and training schools related to string cosmology and high energy physics, presenting his work on topics of significant relevance in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Supervisor

2023-10-01 — 2025-04-01

DAMTP, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Supervised courses in General Relativity and Cosmology.

Teacher Assistant

2017-08-01 — 2022-01-01

Department of Physics, UNAM • Mexico City, Mexico

Assisted in courses including Relativity, Quantum Field Theory, and Modern Physics.

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.