Dr. Sophie Nixon

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Research Interests

Microbiology Deep Terrestrial Subsurface Carbon Cycling Microbial Ecology Biofouling

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester

Leading research on environmental microbiology, focusing on microbial life in deep terrestrial habitats and engineered subsurface environments.

Visiting Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

Open University •

Collaboration in the study of astrobiology.

Awards

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BBSRC David Phillips Fellowship

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Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellowship

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NERC Industrial Innovation Fellowship

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Distinguished Lecturer

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Max Hey Medal

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.