Dr. Petia Tzokova

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Petia Tzokova studied Civil Structural Engineering at the University of Cambridge (Emmanuel College) and has experience as a Structural Engineer in the industry. She returned to the University of Cambridge to pursue a PhD in Structural Engineering, where she focused on the buckling and wrinkling behavior of confined thin sheets. Currently, Petia works as an Affiliated Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering, where she teaches undergraduate courses on advanced structural design and supervises students. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she is involved in research consultancy in graphical methods for structural analysis and design, striving to innovate in the construction industry while supporting efforts to decarbonize the built environment through her role at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction.

Research Interests

Courses

Advanced Structural Design

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.