Dr. Richard Porter

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Richard Porter. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Richard Porter is a Professor at the University of Bristol specializing in Fluids Materials Applied Mathematics. He has a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol. His research interests encompass wave phenomena, focusing on the interactions of waves with structures across diverse settings such as fluids, elasticity, electromagnetics, and acoustics. He is particularly noted for his theoretical modeling of ocean wave energy converters and the design of metamaterials for water waves. His work includes advanced topics like the interaction of ice sheets with ocean waves, propagation of water waves in areas with variable bathymetry, and the study of trapped waves and edge waves. Porter has been actively involved in principal investigator roles for various projects aimed at improving the efficiency and competitiveness of wave energy technologies. He contributes to collaborative research within the Cabot Institute, specifically in the realm of low carbon energy research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Professor in Fluids Materials Applied Mathematics.

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.