Dr. Shams Rahman

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Biography

Shams Rahman is a lecturer specializing in hydrology, with a research focus on groundwater dynamics and surface water-groundwater interactions. His work often involves applying numerical models to study the hydrological cycle and the sustainability of water resources. He is currently leading a project as the Principal Investigator for the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, which involves projecting extreme droughts in rapidly changing human-water systems. His research endeavors aim to address crucial questions related to water resource sustainability. Through his involvement in the AMUSED project, Shams is dedicated to identifying the spatiotemporal scale-dependency of dominant processes affecting soil moisture and land-atmosphere interactions. He is enthusiastic about the application of numerical modeling as a tool to understand the past, present, and future of terrestrial systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-01-01 — 2025-12-31

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Leading research and teaching in hydrology, focusing on groundwater dynamics and water resource sustainability.

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.