Dr. Nina Snaith

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Biography

Nina C Snaith is a professor at the University of Bristol, specializing in Mathematical Physics and Applied Mathematics. She holds a B.Sc. from McGill University and a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol. Her research focuses on Random Matrix Theory, particularly exploring eigenvalue statistics and the properties of characteristic polynomials within random matrix ensembles. Her work has significant connections to number theoretical functions, such as the Riemann zeta function and L-functions. She has supervised various PhD projects in this field, highlighting her expertise in probability, analysis, manipulating matrix determinants, and combinatorics. Snaith has also been involved in research fellowship projects concerning Random Matrix Theory and Number Theory, which aimed to advance the understanding of prime distribution and the behavior of higher-order vanishing of L-functions. In recognition of her contributions to mathematics, she received the Whitehead Prize from the London Mathematical Society in 2008. Snaith is actively engaged in collaborative research and has a unique fingerprint in her research topics that reflects her extensive work in this area.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-04-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG, GB

Teaching and research in Mathematical Physics and Applied Mathematics.

Awards

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Whitehead Prize

2008-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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