Dr. Philip Ernst

Professor

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Biography

Philip Ernst is a Chair in Statistics and a Royal Society Wolfson Fellow at Imperial College London's Department of Mathematics. His research spans multiple areas in applied probability including exact distribution theory, mathematical finance, mathematical statistics, operations research, optimal stopping, queueing systems, statistical inference, stochastic processes, stochastic control, and time series analysis. Ernst holds numerous editorial positions, currently serving as an Associate Editor for six journals including the Journal of the American Statistical Association and Stochastic Analysis. He has also been recognized for his contributions with several prestigious awards, including the Institute of Mathematical Statistics Medallion Award, British Academy/Wolfson Fellowship, and the U.S. Army Research Office Young Investigator Award. His leadership roles include being an elected member of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics Council and he frequently participates as a guest editor for various special issues in statistical publications. In addition to his academic achievements, he is also involved in various initiatives to promote statistics globally.

Research Interests

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.