Dr. Matthew Helm

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Helm is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Applied Functional Harmonic Analysis within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. His current research interests include partial differential equations (PDEs) and data-driven dynamical systems. Helm focuses on the connection between posedness in PDE problems and the algorithms that determine the existence of trajectories and solutions. He also explores spectral approximations and the application of Koopman operators in both discrete and continuous time cases. Helm completed his Part III at Cambridge and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Warwick, where he developed a strong emphasis on analysis. In addition to his academic pursuits, he enjoys rowing, traveling, history, quizzes, and cooking.

Research Interests

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.