Dr. Simon Peters

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Simon Peters is a lecturer at the University of Manchester specializing in Econometrics. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computational Statistical Science, focusing on Mathematical Statistics, and a PhD in Econometrics. His primary research interest is micro-data modeling, with applications in experimental economics, specifically analyzing binary panels and observational labor market behavior. He studies determinants of pricing in non-standard occupations as well as poverty and inequality measurement, particularly using UK data and statistical data fusion methods. Peters has contributed to significant research projects, including the Centre Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) from 2013 to 2020, which investigated the interplay between poverty, ethnicity, and social networks. He teaches a variety of courses in statistics and econometrics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Peters' expertise also encompasses state space modeling of time series and his work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the reduction of poverty and the protection of the planet.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG

Teaching courses in statistics and econometrics, focusing on both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.