Dr. Paul O Dowd

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul O'Dowd is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. His research focuses on the design and usability of expressive robot swarms, particularly in multi-human-swarm interaction and social applications. O'Dowd has supervised several thesis projects related to security monitoring involving robots and has contributed to the understanding of how these technologies can be effectively integrated into societal contexts. He seeks to enhance the interaction between humans and robots and improve the user experience. Additionally, he is involved in various media activities and serves as a point of contact for academic inquiries regarding robotics and technology-related innovations.

Research Interests

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.