Dr. Matt Jones

Professor

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Biography

Professor Matt Jones specializes in Neuroscience, expanding decades of research into how memory, decision-making, and brain activity interact across various disorders. With a DPhil from the University of Bristol, he engages in investigating the functional specialization of neurons and their roles in memory processing. His work employs both rodent models and human participants to gain insights into experiences impacting anxiety, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. He utilizes advanced technologies to monitor brain activity and employs optogenetics for mapping neural circuits. Additionally, Professor Jones leads a team that includes postdocs and graduate students across a spectrum of disciplines, aiming to foster collaborative research in modern neuroscience. His extensive interactions with industrial partners, notably in cognitive neuroscience, facilitate bridging theoretical research with practical implications. Recent projects include researching circuit mechanisms of conscious perception and dynamics affecting memory at both cellular and systemic levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

2023-02-09 — 2024-08-08

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Managing organizational unit focused on neuroscience research.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.