Professor Dr. Robert Watson
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Biography
Robert N. M. Watson is a Professor at the University of Cambridge in the Department of Computer Science and Technology. His research interests lie in security, systems, and computer architecture, particularly in the intersection of hardware and software for enhanced security measures. He has contributed to significant projects like the Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) and participated in DARPA-funded research to improve the hardware-software interface. Watson has a strong background in operating system security and has been influential in the FreeBSD project. He completed his PhD in Computer Science at Cambridge and has supervised a number of students and research assistants in various security and systems research projects. His recent accolades include the EuroSys Jochen Liedtke Young Researcher Award in 2021. Watson’s teaching spans multiple core topics in computer security and operating systems, and he is actively involved in mentoring PhD students and contributing to open-source software development.
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Experience
Professor
2013-01-01 — PresentUniversity of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom
Leading research in security and computer architecture, and teaching courses in computer science.
Requirements for University of Cambridge
Master Program
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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.