Dr. Richard Stancliffe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Stancliffe is a Senior Lecturer who specializes in the study of the lives of stars, particularly focusing on single and binary systems. His research aims to understand the processes that allow stars to produce the elements found in the Periodic Table, a crucial aspect of astrophysics and cosmology. With a strong academic background, holding both an MSc and a PhD, he contributes significantly to the field through various publications, which include studies on chemical evolution in solar neighborhoods and the behavior of intermediate-mass asymptotic giant branch stars. Richard is actively involved in providing insights to the media regarding his research and the broader scope of stellar studies, emphasizing the importance of astrophysical research in understanding the universe.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG, GB

Teaching and researching in the field of astrophysics, focusing on stellar evolution.

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.