Dr. Richard Harris

Professor

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Biography

Richard Harris is a Professor of Quantitative Social Geography at the University of Bristol. His expertise lies in quantitative research, social geography, and geographic data science. He currently holds the position of Director of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership and is the founding director of the Q-Step Centre, which focuses on undergraduate education in quantitative social science. His research interests include the application of spatial statistics and geographic information science to various fields such as geodemographics, marketing, and public policy. He has done significant work in urban analytics, cartographic geovisualisation, and the analysis of administrative datasets. He is particularly focused on developing innovative computational methods to analyze the geographies of Covid-19, measure and visualize social and ethnic segregation, and support quantitative statistical literacy among undergraduate and postgraduate geographers and social scientists. In addition to his academic roles, Harris is a licensed lay minister in the Church of England and has theological interests.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-03-05 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Leading research and teaching in Quantitative Social Geography, focusing on urban analytics and geographic data science.

Courses

Quantitative Geography

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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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

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