Dr. Sally Gibson

Professor

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Biography

Sally Anne Gibson is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Cambridge, where she specializes in Petrology and Geochemistry. Her research interests encompass the influences of Earth's deep interior on surface processes and the cycles of volatiles within the planet. Her team conducts detailed field observations and remote studies across various volcanic regions, including Africa, North and South America, and oceanic locales. Gibson's work aims to shed light on the formation and evolution of Earth's lithosphere and the important role of ancient continental cores in global volatile cycling. She has significantly advanced knowledge in the fields of mantle dynamics and magmatic processes, with a special focus on how these relate to volcanism and critical metal resources. Her ongoing projects, including the REE-LITH project, investigate rare earth element deposits and their implications for a sustainable future. She has contributed to numerous scholarly publications and is actively involved in supervising PhD candidates.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England

Leading research in Petrology and Geochemistry, focusing on Earth's interior processes and their surface interactions.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
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.