Dr. Shuo Pang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shuo Pang is a lecturer at the University of Bristol specializing in computational complexity and discrete mathematics, with a particular emphasis on proof complexity. His research delves into impossibility results and lower bounds that demonstrate that certain fundamental computational problems necessitate exponential running time. He is adept at mathematically distilling the characteristics of different types of algorithms. His work utilizes techniques from combinatorics, logic, and communication complexity circuits, providing insights that are applicable to areas such as combinatorial optimization and learning theory.

Research Interests

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.